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And what of those who get a retired bus pass without ever contributing to the tax system because they were staying at home parents? I personally don't have an issue with either group getting a free ride (literally) because I don't see a problem helping those in need - even it means it helps a...

I must admit even though I know the deadbolt is there, I've never used it.

As someone who has been a working class parent for many years, some of the views on here are quite elitist and shocking - but unsurprising from people who clearly don't really have to worry about how to afford a bus ticket. And I bet a fair few of them are "freeloading" off the tax payer by...

I feel you and the poster above missed the fact that my post was sarcasm?

So you're saying that a few social media clips isn't always the whole truth! Colour me shocked! As I've said in this thread also, I'd imagine in most occasions people are good human beings and will try and help / accommodate a wheelchair user.

It's not dismissing driver's points, it's pointing out that a driver's PoV will be different depending on where they are based. Also, where are the statistics to back up that the "majority" of ASB on buses is from 11-15 year olds? I get you may see that, but is that backed up by any actual hard...

And what happens when those sitting in that space do not wish to relinquish the space for the parent? I think we already have the option with the least conflict. The ones being proposed in this thread would likely cause more areas of conflict than the situation we currently have which whilst...

A dedicated buggy space though, in practice, would actually just be the same size as you've got to have the tip up seat for the parent to sit next to etc. So again, you've got that problem that if a wheelchair user is using the space and another one wants to get on at the next stop you're...

And therefore many disabled and buggy users pre-2000 just didn't take the bus because either they couldn't get in at all (wheelchair) or the faff was too high (buggy.) I remember pre-low floors I would have usuaully ended up getting a taxi with my eldest to avoid the bus. Also, as a whole...

I don't think any of the Star Trak systems are compatible with new tech as Leicester had to take all theirs out. Most of the tech is now over 20 years old, it last worked in 2011.

That actually looks really smart, nice.

Have we any pictures of the newly liveried X6 coach?

Think it's because of the strike action that has been called. From listening doesn't sound like people are too favourable of the strikes.

Air conditioning on London buses currently the phone in topic on (not) Jeremy Vine's Radio 2 show...

So, the X6 Leicester to Coventry is usually worked by coaches but fairly often Arriva will throw a Pulsar on the route and the portion where it runs down the full M69 can be quite loud! Also, I'd say the Skylink Derby up the A6 bypass stretches the Enviro 200s.

Did he? I thought he was commenting on the Red Arrow?

Interestingly, the time I resided in London was the only time I've commuted solely by public transport even though I had a car and I will say I enjoyed it as it meant I could relax listening to music and reading on the way to/from work. I've ALWAYS wanted to replicate this but never lived...

I've known people do it, but equally I've also had people get caught a few years down the line. I guess for some it's worth the risk.

Whilst I think that modal shift is unlikely to have been achieved with either this or future 'incentives' as without significant funding like new buses / improved routes and (more importantly) bus prioritisation on the roads for most the car will always be the preferred option due to...

I would imagine it's because of cost and that they'd be required to change the advertising (further cost) when there are changes etc. Plus for things like route maps etc that restricts the bus to a certain route. But certainly some bus companies do well at branding - just don't think it's...