PSV Accessibility Regulations (DDA Regulations) - at a glance
PSV Accessibility Regulations (DDA Regulations) - at a glance
(24 Mar 2016, 11:03 am)Dan Stagecoach 27510 front/rear displays intermittently flashing on/off.I noticed that yesterday, seemed to spend most of its time off, first two times I saw it the screens were blank (the first time I saw it was for a good 30 seconds), but the few seconds I saw it for the third time it was showing the display as normal.
(24 Mar 2016, 11:03 am)Dan Stagecoach 27510 front/rear displays intermittently flashing on/off.I noticed that yesterday, seemed to spend most of its time off, first two times I saw it the screens were blank (the first time I saw it was for a good 30 seconds), but the few seconds I saw it for the third time it was showing the display as normal.
One for the destination experts:
What do we think of trentbarton? Their destinations are usually very clear, but they rarely comply to PSVAR guidance.
There's barely any route numbers to speak of. The display will often switch between the destination and the route brand; sometimes including descriptions such as on the red arrow 'Derby FAST'.
Then there's the issue of colour. On the Spondon Flyer, the two variations of the route are denoted by a green or blue circle where a number would usually be. On occasion where a route has a number, such as 'the two' the number is spelled rather than displayed as a digit.
All in all, it would be difficult to argue they are not being clear with their equipment. AlthoThe unconventional, I would argue they really make the most of their equipment. Do their efforts, however, make it (very) technically illegal?
) for example, then this needs to be shown at all times instead of the route number.
Under DDA regs, the route number and terminal point should always by shown on the front. If the service is registered with the TC and it has a route number, then under the rules, it must be shown at all times. If they just register the service as Rainbow (even thou their buses are not painted in rainbow colours ) for example, then this needs to be shown at all times instead of the route number.
There is nothing in the regs about colour, so whilst some colours do not look good to see, they are fine with that.
As you say, its difficult to argue a case, however if the things I have mentioned above are not constantly shown, they are breaking the PSVAR rules.
(25 Mar 2016, 1:49 am)James101 One for the destination experts:
What do we think of trentbarton? Their destinations are usually very clear, but they rarely comply to PSVAR guidance.
There's barely any route numbers to speak of. The display will often switch between the destination and the route brand; sometimes including descriptions such as on the red arrow 'Derby FAST'.
Then there's the issue of colour. On the Spondon Flyer, the two variations of the route are denoted by a green or blue circle where a number would usually be. On occasion where a route has a number, such as 'the two' the number is spelled rather than displayed as a digit.
All in all, it would be difficult to argue they are not being clear with their equipment. AlthoThe unconventional, I would argue they really make the most of their equipment. Do their efforts, however, make it (very) technically illegal?
(25 Mar 2016, 7:44 am)citaro5284 Under DDA regs, the route number and terminal point should always by shown on the front. If the service is registered with the TC and it has a route number, then under the rules, it must be shown at all times. If they just register the service as Rainbow (even thou their buses are not painted in rainbow colours
There is nothing in the regs about colour, so whilst some colours do not look good to see, they are fine with that.
As you say, its difficult to argue a case, however if the things I have mentioned above are not constantly shown, they are breaking the PSVAR rules.
(25 Mar 2016, 1:49 am)James101 One for the destination experts:
What do we think of trentbarton? Their destinations are usually very clear, but they rarely comply to PSVAR guidance.
There's barely any route numbers to speak of. The display will often switch between the destination and the route brand; sometimes including descriptions such as on the red arrow 'Derby FAST'.
Then there's the issue of colour. On the Spondon Flyer, the two variations of the route are denoted by a green or blue circle where a number would usually be. On occasion where a route has a number, such as 'the two' the number is spelled rather than displayed as a digit.
All in all, it would be difficult to argue they are not being clear with their equipment. AlthoThe unconventional, I would argue they really make the most of their equipment. Do their efforts, however, make it (very) technically illegal?
(25 Mar 2016, 7:44 am)citaro5284 Under DDA regs, the route number and terminal point should always by shown on the front. If the service is registered with the TC and it has a route number, then under the rules, it must be shown at all times. If they just register the service as Rainbow (even thou their buses are not painted in rainbow colours
There is nothing in the regs about colour, so whilst some colours do not look good to see, they are fine with that.
As you say, its difficult to argue a case, however if the things I have mentioned above are not constantly shown, they are breaking the PSVAR rules.
(25 Mar 2016, 8:27 am)Andreos1 Megabus are another example.
Many a time I see their vehicles on the motorway, only displaying the destination.
No service number at all.
(25 Mar 2016, 8:27 am)Andreos1 Megabus are another example.
Many a time I see their vehicles on the motorway, only displaying the destination.
No service number at all.
(25 Mar 2016, 8:27 am)Andreos1 Megabus are another example.
Many a time I see their vehicles on the motorway, only displaying the destination.
No service number at all.
Not really looked at Trent Barton's screens, but one I do disagree with is the new Transdev Yorkshire Coastliner displays which flick between the service number and destination and then changes to just "Coastliner" how are you supposed to tell where the service is heading if "Coastliner" is on the screen? Almost everytime one went past me when I was taking photographs in York last Saturday it would be showing "Coastliner."
Here is the screen showing Coastliner: https://flic.kr/p/FtJgfs
The same applies to the "Tadfaster" service which I saw showing "York fast" and then "Tadfaster."
(25 Mar 2016, 8:58 am)Kuyoyo Megabus services in England and Wales are not registered with the Traffic Commissioners so therefore do not need to comply with these regulations.
Add to the fact they don't apply to Coaches for another 4 years anyway...
(25 Mar 2016, 8:58 am)Kuyoyo Megabus services in England and Wales are not registered with the Traffic Commissioners so therefore do not need to comply with these regulations.
Add to the fact they don't apply to Coaches for another 4 years anyway...
In my opinion, it is good that companies are trying something different, however it's a shame they fall foul of the new regs. I personally think there should be an industry standard to prevent this from happening, so all operators have to have them exactly the same. I think Transdevs Mobitec screens with upward scrolling via points are excellent, and obviously TfL's are second to none.
