 The "Hull Street Tramways" scheme had included a route east from the city centre along Hedon Road, but this did not form part of the final Act.In 1885 the Drypool and Marfleet Steam Tramways Company was formed by local individuals including F. B. Grotrian.After negotiations with the Hull Corporation, which required the new company to provide a deposit of £500 per mile, and to contribute up to £500 towards the costs of any bridges along the route requiring widening, the bill for the new line was submitted in 1886.