In message , Stephen
Allcroft writes
Nottingham's free service was a political & environmental, not legal
decision,taken in the early 1970s. The 77/88 central circulars were
run for free to discourage car use in the city centre,
Thanks for the information, Stephen.

The famous Lilac Leopards were also part of a park &
ride strategy,
Now those I do remember. They had bus (rather than coach) seating,
looking most odd.

but there was a change of control in the parliament
house, and fares were charged on the 77/88 and the Lilac Leopards sold
off.
I remember quite a heated debate on that on "ATV Today" (now *that*
dates me if nothing else!).

Thanks again for "filling us (me) in".
--
Ian Jelf, MITG, Birmingham, UK
Registered "Blue Badge" Tourist Guide for
London & the Heart of England
http://www.bluebadge.demon.co.uk