PASSENGER FARES xxxxx Mr. G. E. Merrill, of Sacramento, brought into question the round-trip passenger fares to points on the Yosemite Valley Railroad, alleging that same were excessive. xxxxx The matter was taken up with the traffic department of the railroad company, who refused to admit that the rates being charged were both too high when all of the facts in connection with the transportation were taken into consideration, it being alleged that the line was not making operating expenses and therefore could not reduce rates. |
SWITCHING CHARGE xxxxx John R. Graham of Merced wrote with reference to switching charges assessed by the Yosemite Valley Railroad for switching cars from the transfer tracks of connecting lines to industries located on the rails of the Yosemite Valley Railroad at Merced. xxxxx The complainant was advised that the charges paid by him were lawful and in accordance with the tariffs, and he was also given a full explanation as to the methods employed in collecting the different switching rates at Merced. |