New Britain herald., 1922-05-12
P. J. COMMISSION
 GIVES ITS ANSWER
( Continued From First Paee)

fore the commission petitions affect ing rates in the following communi- ties, to wit Norwalk, Bridgeport, New Haven, Waterbury, New Britain and Hartford. In Norwalk and Bridge port the rates in effect are under tenn porary order of the commission di recting test rates, subject to change and modification as the commission may deem advisable.
 No Changes Possible
 The commission does not at this time deem it good public policy or warranted by the facts presented, to make any general change in the rates outside of the test areas, but will re- tain jurisdiction, over all pending cases for future determination.
 We feel, however, that continua- ton of the tests, with some modifica tions in both Norwalk and Bridgeport, is justified and desirable in view of results already shown.
 Norwalk, for a long term of years. has not been a paying division. In November. 1921, by order of the com mission, there was established as an experiment. or test, short five cent zone on West avenue, the result of which has shown a financial improve ment over previous operations All the lines in Norwalk are short and readily lend themselves to short fve cent zone system, although it is prob able that the Dorland's Point line can never be successfully operated as street railway line. The establish ment of five cent zone system, with out transfer in Norwalk, would un- doubtedly increase the riding and af- ford acceptable service to the great majority of the travelling public, al though for a limited number going through more than two zones the rates would be increased. It is im- possible, however, to make any equitable modification without creat- ing a possible hardship upon few, but the greatest good to the greatest number to a certain extent must have it's influence.
 The commission suggests by way of further experiment in Norwalk until July 1st, 1922, and until further di- rection by the commission, that five cent fares, without transfer, be es- tablished on each of the lines in Nor walk. If this suggestion is adopted by your company, the commission would desire weekly reports of the revenue received on each line. and as far as practicable a statement Of rev. enues on the same lines during the preceding test period, and the period of last year corresponding to the per iod of this experiment. The results shown by such an experiment should be of value in determining the advisa- biity of establishing shorter five cent zones on other lines of your system where it would be practicable.
 At the hearing in Bridgeport in March, the mayor of that city suggest ed that the present rates of fare be continued but modified to allow the present ten cent fare riders the op- ton of using tokens now enjoyed by the ten cent fare riders throughout other parts of the state. The com mission i, of opinion that this is 2 reasonable suggestion and would rec ommend it's adoption until July 1st, and until further modification of the test rate. As in the case of Norwalk the commission would desire your company to continue the submission of weekly reports.
 As you are aware. there are cer- tain lines on your system which are not now paying and never have paid expenses. The installation of busses on such lines would lessen the cost of operation and permit an extension of service to sections not now AHng served, and possibly produce addi. tional revenue.
 The commission would appreciate an ackn nowledgment of this eommuni- cation with 2 statement of the com pany's attitude with reference thsrs- to, particularly as to the adoption of the suggestions made herein.
 Yours truly,
 PUBLIC UTILITIES COM.
 HENRY ?. BILLINGS,