The only thing I would add is that if the buses are very crowded then it won't matter how much buggy space there is. Which will also mean that it is harder for older people to find a seat. I know some people will give up there seat, but it is not a forgone conclusion.
John King. On 7 May, 16:38, Adam Kelleher <[email protected]> wrote: > Bit confused by this (not having a go at you Paul, you're just the messenger) > but what's so special about the routing of the 78 compared to the hundreds of > other routes in London that it should keep single deckers, and what's the > point in keeping the current single deckers if they are so overcrowded? > > Adam > > ________________________________ > From: plcd1 <[email protected]> > To: London Bus Scene <[email protected]> > Sent: Thu, 6 May, 2010 13:13:16 > Subject: [London Bus Scene] Re: Arriva ADL980 on 78 > > On May 5, 9:36 pm, lfccol <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Can't beleive they still use these old S reg buses on here. Why is the > > 78 not d/d yet ? > > Although the 78 is often horrendously overcrowded [1] there has been > stakeholder pressure against double deckers. This is because the > single deckers have more buggy space and are easier for older > passengers. Questions from GLA members for the south London areas > served by the 78 have voiced their concerns about these user groups > being disadvantaged if there was a move to double deckers. I believe > TfL have said "there are no plans" to move to double decks. > > [1] I saw it load up at Liv St on a Sunday afternoon the other week. > It left full and standing! > > Paul Corfield -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "London Bus Scene" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/london-bus-scene?hl=en. -- Experience the Devil
