194 THE COACHING AGE. 



The tolls and coach-hire were also reduced one- 

 seventh, in consequence of the stoppage of one day 

 in seven, as before stated, leaving the annual expense 

 of the coach still at about £6,000, without reckoning 

 the horses, of which there were about 250 in constant 

 service. 



On the other side of the account, taking.it in com- 

 parison with steam conveyance, the rates of travelling 

 were : 



Fares by Coach fkom London to Newcastle. 



Inside - £4 10 



Outside ' '2 5 



With road expenses. 



By steamers psissengers were conveyed the same 



distance : 



In best cabin -£300 



In fore cabin 2 



Including provisions and all expenses. 



From London to York the coach fares were : 



Inside -£350 



Outside 1 14 



London to York, vid Hull, by steamer : 



Best cabin -£080 



Tore cabin 4 6 



Expenses not included. 



Before recording any of thd actual sharing giccounts 

 of mail or coach proprietors, I think a few words as to 

 the general and indispensable expenses incidental to 



