Coronavirus and the public transport industry.
Coronavirus and the public transport industry.
It looks like the Govt are slashing funding for train services so surely only common sense that bus services will rightly follow
(05 Jan 2021, 2:37 pm)Ambassador It looks like the Govt are slashing funding for train services so surely only common sense that bus services will rightly follow
(05 Jan 2021, 2:37 pm)Ambassador It looks like the Govt are slashing funding for train services so surely only common sense that bus services will rightly follow
(05 Jan 2021, 3:11 pm)streetdeckfan I doubt we'll see the same reduction of services with buses as trains, trains tend to be for longer distance journeys which obviously aren't going to be taking place whereas buses typically run locally on journeys that people are probably going to keep taking.
I personally don't understand why they're making out like this 'lockdown' is a big deal, the only real difference between Tier 4 and the 'full lockdown' is that schools are closed.
People should have already been working from home anyway, so the people that were travelling to work last week will be travelling to work next week.
The only services that should see a reduction in numbers is the scholars
(05 Jan 2021, 3:11 pm)streetdeckfan I doubt we'll see the same reduction of services with buses as trains, trains tend to be for longer distance journeys which obviously aren't going to be taking place whereas buses typically run locally on journeys that people are probably going to keep taking.
I personally don't understand why they're making out like this 'lockdown' is a big deal, the only real difference between Tier 4 and the 'full lockdown' is that schools are closed.
People should have already been working from home anyway, so the people that were travelling to work last week will be travelling to work next week.
The only services that should see a reduction in numbers is the scholars
(05 Jan 2021, 7:35 pm)Ambassador The difference is it’s now law to stay at home unless for essential purposes which should and will lower passenger numbers and wfh although advised was just recommended whereas now it’s a directive.
(05 Jan 2021, 7:35 pm)Ambassador The difference is it’s now law to stay at home unless for essential purposes which should and will lower passenger numbers and wfh although advised was just recommended whereas now it’s a directive.
I'm seeing a big difference in the loadings of buses where i live. Seeing one with a passenger is the exception, rather than the norm. That includes those heading to the Arnison Centre, which was really quiet when I went to do my weekly shop, on Wednesday.
(08 Jan 2021, 11:39 pm)BusLoverMum I'm seeing a big difference in the loadings of buses where i live. Seeing one with a passenger is the exception, rather than the norm. That includes those heading to the Arnison Centre, which was really quiet when I went to do my weekly shop, on Wednesday.
(08 Jan 2021, 11:39 pm)BusLoverMum I'm seeing a big difference in the loadings of buses where i live. Seeing one with a passenger is the exception, rather than the norm. That includes those heading to the Arnison Centre, which was really quiet when I went to do my weekly shop, on Wednesday.
I see it is getting reported this morning that from 19th July, masks may not be mandatory and up to 'personal choice'
If so, wonder how many people still wear them on public transport and whether been double jabbed or not makes a difference to what folk decide....
https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-face...s-12348408
(04 Jul 2021, 11:20 am)citaro5284 I see it is getting reported this morning that from 19th July, masks may not be mandatory and up to 'personal choice'
If so, wonder how many people still wear them on public transport and whether been double jabbed or not makes a difference to what folk decide....
https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-face...s-12348408
(04 Jul 2021, 11:20 am)citaro5284 I see it is getting reported this morning that from 19th July, masks may not be mandatory and up to 'personal choice'
If so, wonder how many people still wear them on public transport and whether been double jabbed or not makes a difference to what folk decide....
https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-face...s-12348408
(04 Jul 2021, 11:20 am)citaro5284 I see it is getting reported this morning that from 19th July, masks may not be mandatory and up to 'personal choice'
If so, wonder how many people still wear them on public transport and whether been double jabbed or not makes a difference to what folk decide....
https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-face...s-12348408
(04 Jul 2021, 11:20 am)citaro5284 I see it is getting reported this morning that from 19th July, masks may not be mandatory and up to 'personal choice'
If so, wonder how many people still wear them on public transport and whether been double jabbed or not makes a difference to what folk decide....
https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-face...s-12348408
(04 Jul 2021, 12:17 pm)Andreos1 I'm in two minds.It could therefore be worth continuing to wear our masks on buses. Then other passenger may be concerned in case we have the virus and avoid sitting next to us.
Hate wearing the mask, but always conscious of people around me who don't respect body space and could be carrying all sorts.
I was like that before all this rona stuff to be honest!
(04 Jul 2021, 12:17 pm)Andreos1 I'm in two minds.It could therefore be worth continuing to wear our masks on buses. Then other passenger may be concerned in case we have the virus and avoid sitting next to us.
Hate wearing the mask, but always conscious of people around me who don't respect body space and could be carrying all sorts.
I was like that before all this rona stuff to be honest!
(04 Jul 2021, 1:21 pm)Metroline1511 It could therefore be worth continuing to wear our masks on buses. Then other passenger may be concerned in case we have the virus and avoid sitting next to us.
(04 Jul 2021, 1:21 pm)Metroline1511 It could therefore be worth continuing to wear our masks on buses. Then other passenger may be concerned in case we have the virus and avoid sitting next to us.
(04 Jul 2021, 12:17 pm)Andreos1 I'm in two minds.
Hate wearing the mask, but always conscious of people around me who don't respect body space and could be carrying all sorts.
I was like that before all this rona stuff to be honest!
(04 Jul 2021, 12:17 pm)Andreos1 I'm in two minds.
Hate wearing the mask, but always conscious of people around me who don't respect body space and could be carrying all sorts.
I was like that before all this rona stuff to be honest!
(04 Jul 2021, 2:23 pm)Adrian Absolutely this. We shouldn't forget that generally speaking, buses were a cesspit for germs prior to COVID, due to shoddy or non-existent cleaning regimes. Let's hope that the importance of a high standard of cleaning is part of the longer term measures, and its actually legislated to what standard public places and transport has to be cleaned to. It'll be dropped before we know it otherwise.
When travelling, I'll probably continue to wear one on busier buses, but nice to have the flexibility not to, say if you have the bus to yourself. It's also nicer not to have to on longer distance stuff or trains.
All in all though, it feels like a step too soon. I agree with dropping most other measures, but the priority should have been to ensure at least all adults have been offered and had the opportunity to receive both vaccinations, before moving further. As a result, I'll be restricting myself to foot journeys from July 19th until the end of August on the most part, which will be 2nd jab + 15 days thereaboutsThe regime has been
(04 Jul 2021, 2:23 pm)Adrian Absolutely this. We shouldn't forget that generally speaking, buses were a cesspit for germs prior to COVID, due to shoddy or non-existent cleaning regimes. Let's hope that the importance of a high standard of cleaning is part of the longer term measures, and its actually legislated to what standard public places and transport has to be cleaned to. It'll be dropped before we know it otherwise.
When travelling, I'll probably continue to wear one on busier buses, but nice to have the flexibility not to, say if you have the bus to yourself. It's also nicer not to have to on longer distance stuff or trains.
All in all though, it feels like a step too soon. I agree with dropping most other measures, but the priority should have been to ensure at least all adults have been offered and had the opportunity to receive both vaccinations, before moving further. As a result, I'll be restricting myself to foot journeys from July 19th until the end of August on the most part, which will be 2nd jab + 15 days thereaboutsThe regime has been
(06 Jul 2021, 6:54 am)54APhotography It is prudent to continue to wear a mask on any form of shared transport. As with many I've completed my vaccination, but already evidence supports the Delta variant is impervious to Moderna or Astra Zeneca. Its not hard to simply put one on for a journey or in shops.
As for the buses, in general those who have no option have returned more frequently, but numbers are still low on many services
(06 Jul 2021, 6:54 am)54APhotography It is prudent to continue to wear a mask on any form of shared transport. As with many I've completed my vaccination, but already evidence supports the Delta variant is impervious to Moderna or Astra Zeneca. Its not hard to simply put one on for a journey or in shops.
As for the buses, in general those who have no option have returned more frequently, but numbers are still low on many services
(06 Jul 2021, 7:33 am)Adrian I don't disagree, but I feel that the vast majority wont bother from the 19th, now that it's been deemed as 'personal choice'.
Of course, remember that we were constantly told that face coverings are to protect others (not you), so it's not really a personal choice. It's others that are being given the choice of adding an additional layer of protection for you or not.
Standard Government tactic of blame-shifting. People have been given the choice, therefore it's their fault if it goes t**s up, but if it pans out well it's a Government success...
(06 Jul 2021, 7:33 am)Adrian I don't disagree, but I feel that the vast majority wont bother from the 19th, now that it's been deemed as 'personal choice'.
Of course, remember that we were constantly told that face coverings are to protect others (not you), so it's not really a personal choice. It's others that are being given the choice of adding an additional layer of protection for you or not.
Standard Government tactic of blame-shifting. People have been given the choice, therefore it's their fault if it goes t**s up, but if it pans out well it's a Government success...
(06 Jul 2021, 7:33 am)Adrian I don't disagree, but I feel that the vast majority wont bother from the 19th, now that it's been deemed as 'personal choice'.
Of course, remember that we were constantly told that face coverings are to protect others (not you), so it's not really a personal choice. It's others that are being given the choice of adding an additional layer of protection for you or not.
Standard Government tactic of blame-shifting. People have been given the choice, therefore it's their fault if it goes t**s up, but if it pans out well it's a Government success...
(06 Jul 2021, 7:33 am)Adrian I don't disagree, but I feel that the vast majority wont bother from the 19th, now that it's been deemed as 'personal choice'.
Of course, remember that we were constantly told that face coverings are to protect others (not you), so it's not really a personal choice. It's others that are being given the choice of adding an additional layer of protection for you or not.
Standard Government tactic of blame-shifting. People have been given the choice, therefore it's their fault if it goes t**s up, but if it pans out well it's a Government success...
I find it interesting the opinions of folk on here with regard to wearing a mask, and just as interesting how operators approach it going forward. Though I don't think using public transport as a scenario of wear you might wear a mask is particularly helpful with rebuilding confidence. I'm sure it was MP, rather than Chris Whitty who I read that from.
It's as easy to find scientists who believe they are of little benefit as it is to find scientists who believe they are effective. I personally think a mask is a marginal gain at best, and at the risk of being shot down I can't wait to burn mine!
I must confess, and I appreciate this might be read with disgust, my mask just sits in my jacket pocket when not in use. I don't wash my hands in between putting it on and taking it off and because I find them a bit restrictive and irritating (steamed up glasses is my pet hate, first world problems and all that....) I'm constantly fiddling with it when I do wear the thing. So I guess it kinds of defeats the purpose of it anyway. And based on my own observations when out and about, I suspect I'm not the only one with this lax approach to masks.
As for wearing one on the bus, if it's voluntary I'd have no qualms going maskless.
(06 Jul 2021, 11:35 am)Chris 1 I find it interesting the opinions of folk on here with regard to wearing a mask, and just as interesting how operators approach it going forward. Though I don't think using public transport as a scenario of wear you might wear a mask is particularly helpful with rebuilding confidence. I'm sure it was MP, rather than Chris Whitty who I read that from.Since March 2020 I have only been on 4 bus journeys as a result of having to wear a face nappy while using buses, because I don't like anything covering my face, in the winter I don’t wear a scarf because of this..
It's as easy to find scientists who believe they are of little benefit as it is to find scientists who believe they are effective. I personally think a mask is a marginal gain at best, and at the risk of being shot down I can't wait to burn mine!
I must confess, and I appreciate this might be read with disgust, my mask just sits in my jacket pocket when not in use. I don't wash my hands in between putting it on and taking it off and because I find them a bit restrictive and irritating (steamed up glasses is my pet hate, first world problems and all that....) I'm constantly fiddling with it when I do wear the thing. So I guess it kinds of defeats the purpose of it anyway. And based on my own observations when out and about, I suspect I'm not the only one with this lax approach to masks.
As for wearing one on the bus, if it's voluntary I'd have no qualms going maskless.
(06 Jul 2021, 11:35 am)Chris 1 I find it interesting the opinions of folk on here with regard to wearing a mask, and just as interesting how operators approach it going forward. Though I don't think using public transport as a scenario of wear you might wear a mask is particularly helpful with rebuilding confidence. I'm sure it was MP, rather than Chris Whitty who I read that from.Since March 2020 I have only been on 4 bus journeys as a result of having to wear a face nappy while using buses, because I don't like anything covering my face, in the winter I don’t wear a scarf because of this..
It's as easy to find scientists who believe they are of little benefit as it is to find scientists who believe they are effective. I personally think a mask is a marginal gain at best, and at the risk of being shot down I can't wait to burn mine!
I must confess, and I appreciate this might be read with disgust, my mask just sits in my jacket pocket when not in use. I don't wash my hands in between putting it on and taking it off and because I find them a bit restrictive and irritating (steamed up glasses is my pet hate, first world problems and all that....) I'm constantly fiddling with it when I do wear the thing. So I guess it kinds of defeats the purpose of it anyway. And based on my own observations when out and about, I suspect I'm not the only one with this lax approach to masks.
As for wearing one on the bus, if it's voluntary I'd have no qualms going maskless.
(06 Jul 2021, 8:18 pm)IRHardy Since March 2020 I have only been on 4 bus journeys as a result of having to wear a face nappy while using buses, because I don't like anything covering my face, in the winter I don’t wear a scarf because of this..
My employer was encouraging people not to use public transport so instead of using the bus I have driven to work. At work I only have to wear a face nappy when I leave my desk.
Pre-COVID my personal choice was to use the bus to get to & from work and not to drive and I have got a lot less read as a result of driving instead of sitting on the bus for 30 minutes each way. I used to go on about 800 bus journeys a year and I cannot wait to get back to travelling around, not to have to wear a face nappy all the time and to be able to breathe as well.
(06 Jul 2021, 8:18 pm)IRHardy Since March 2020 I have only been on 4 bus journeys as a result of having to wear a face nappy while using buses, because I don't like anything covering my face, in the winter I don’t wear a scarf because of this..
My employer was encouraging people not to use public transport so instead of using the bus I have driven to work. At work I only have to wear a face nappy when I leave my desk.
Pre-COVID my personal choice was to use the bus to get to & from work and not to drive and I have got a lot less read as a result of driving instead of sitting on the bus for 30 minutes each way. I used to go on about 800 bus journeys a year and I cannot wait to get back to travelling around, not to have to wear a face nappy all the time and to be able to breathe as well.
(06 Jul 2021, 8:18 pm)IRHardy Since March 2020 I have only been on 4 bus journeys as a result of having to wear a face nappy while using buses, because I don't like anything covering my face, in the winter I don’t wear a scarf because of this..
My employer was encouraging people not to use public transport so instead of using the bus I have driven to work. At work I only have to wear a face nappy when I leave my desk.
Pre-COVID my personal choice was to use the bus to get to & from work and not to drive and I have got a lot less read as a result of driving instead of sitting on the bus for 30 minutes each way. I used to go on about 800 bus journeys a year and I cannot wait to get back to travelling around, not to have to wear a face nappy all the time and to be able to breathe as well.
(06 Jul 2021, 8:18 pm)IRHardy Since March 2020 I have only been on 4 bus journeys as a result of having to wear a face nappy while using buses, because I don't like anything covering my face, in the winter I don’t wear a scarf because of this..
My employer was encouraging people not to use public transport so instead of using the bus I have driven to work. At work I only have to wear a face nappy when I leave my desk.
Pre-COVID my personal choice was to use the bus to get to & from work and not to drive and I have got a lot less read as a result of driving instead of sitting on the bus for 30 minutes each way. I used to go on about 800 bus journeys a year and I cannot wait to get back to travelling around, not to have to wear a face nappy all the time and to be able to breathe as well.
