 In 1882 over 30,000 passengers per week were being carried; most areas could be reached from the city centre for a fare of 1d.The company had three depots, on Hessle Road (near Regent Street), Temple Street, and at Jesmond Gardens.The tram company was in competition with wagonettes, omnibuses and hackney carriages, though ridership and income was good, accidents were common, including some resulting in the amputation of limbs of passengers, or even their death, for which the company was liable to provide considerable compensation.