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11 May 2013, 9:44 pm
I've been looking at some photos of the Borismaster (New Bus for London). Is it the intention for these buses to operate all the double-deck TfL-contracted bus services eventually or just a few? Does anyone know if there's a list of services that these buses are planned to run on?
These buses seem to have divided opinion. There is a huge cost behind them, but they do look very striking. From videos I've seen on TV, they seem quiet inside but rather cramped in the downstairs. Perhaps on TV it's difficult to get a feel for the space inside unless you're actually there, but I'm sure the three-doors are managing to slash boarding/alighting times, which is what you need when schedules are already hit by city traffic to deal with. I'm hoping to get down to London at some point over the summer and try them for myself
These buses seem to have divided opinion. There is a huge cost behind them, but they do look very striking. From videos I've seen on TV, they seem quiet inside but rather cramped in the downstairs. Perhaps on TV it's difficult to get a feel for the space inside unless you're actually there, but I'm sure the three-doors are managing to slash boarding/alighting times, which is what you need when schedules are already hit by city traffic to deal with. I'm hoping to get down to London at some point over the summer and try them for myself
11 May 2013, 10:05 pm
(11 May 2013, 9:44 pm)Brandon wrote [ -> ]I've been looking at some photos of the Borismaster (New Bus for London). Is it the intention for these buses to operate all the double-deck TfL-contracted bus services eventually or just a few? Does anyone know if there's a list of services that these buses are planned to run on?
These buses seem to have divided opinion. There is a huge cost behind them, but they do look very striking. From videos I've seen on TV, they seem quiet inside but rather cramped in the downstairs. Perhaps on TV it's difficult to get a feel for the space inside unless you're actually there, but I'm sure the three-doors are managing to slash boarding/alighting times, which is what you need when schedules are already hit by city traffic to deal with. I'm hoping to get down to London at some point over the summer and try them for myself
I really like them. I've had 4 of them now. They're really well designed, and look incredible inside and out. Definitely the best modern bus I've been on. I don't think they're cramped at all really, apart from the seats you lose downstairs for having two sets of stairs and three lots of doors (incl. the platform at the back).
Taken from the TFL website: "The first two buses have left the Wrightbus factory in Northern Ireland, these will be followed by another four next week and a further 594 over the next three years."
I'd really recommend the trip down there.
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11 May 2013, 10:58 pm
Thanks guys!
These buses look great in photos, but I can imagine that they have to be seen for real to be truly appreciated. Photos I've seen show off a rather sophisticated interior and I am fond of the styling and colour scheme used. A must-see for me I reckon!
I was in London for the first time last June for my birthday. The only London bus service I used was the 59 several times. I didn't really like how long it took to get in and out of Euston, especially when through trips were being made from Kings Cross beyond Euston towards the Thames and Waterloo. The Underground was far speedier, but I'm certainly not ruling out bus transport on future visits because there's nothing quite like looking out of the front top-deck window in a new city.
Andreos I've yet to experience a dlr journey, but I'm intrigued about that approach into Bank, I'm keen to try it for myself now!
I remember being confused about ticketing in London. At the time I got the impression that you could buy a Travelticket for select zones which would allow you travel on Underground in those zones, but bus transport was permitted across all zones regardless? Not sure if this is correct though or if it would be valid on dlr or not.
This is one of the tickets I bought, used on Underground trips and on bus which drivers barely even looked at! I didn't realise I still had this!
[attachment=4428]
These buses look great in photos, but I can imagine that they have to be seen for real to be truly appreciated. Photos I've seen show off a rather sophisticated interior and I am fond of the styling and colour scheme used. A must-see for me I reckon!
I was in London for the first time last June for my birthday. The only London bus service I used was the 59 several times. I didn't really like how long it took to get in and out of Euston, especially when through trips were being made from Kings Cross beyond Euston towards the Thames and Waterloo. The Underground was far speedier, but I'm certainly not ruling out bus transport on future visits because there's nothing quite like looking out of the front top-deck window in a new city.
Andreos I've yet to experience a dlr journey, but I'm intrigued about that approach into Bank, I'm keen to try it for myself now!
I remember being confused about ticketing in London. At the time I got the impression that you could buy a Travelticket for select zones which would allow you travel on Underground in those zones, but bus transport was permitted across all zones regardless? Not sure if this is correct though or if it would be valid on dlr or not.
This is one of the tickets I bought, used on Underground trips and on bus which drivers barely even looked at! I didn't realise I still had this!
[attachment=4428]
11 May 2013, 11:09 pm
I'd say it's still actually quicker from Euston to Kings Cross on the bus, despite it often getting stuck coming out of Euston bus station. Taking in to account the distance you have to walk at each of the tube stations.
You're best off getting an Oyster card if you're going down again. £1.40 per single fare on the bus, with a price cap of £4.40 a day. There are no peak/off peak or zones on buses.
DLR is the same fare structure as the Tube, so you have zones/peak/off-peak, and would be paying about £7.00 for your daily price cap in zones 1 & 2. I'll never begin to understand the zones structure, so I've just got auto-topup on my Oyster. Life saver
You're best off getting an Oyster card if you're going down again. £1.40 per single fare on the bus, with a price cap of £4.40 a day. There are no peak/off peak or zones on buses.
DLR is the same fare structure as the Tube, so you have zones/peak/off-peak, and would be paying about £7.00 for your daily price cap in zones 1 & 2. I'll never begin to understand the zones structure, so I've just got auto-topup on my Oyster. Life saver
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(03 Jun 2013, 4:20 pm)Andreos1 wrote [ -> ]Excellent idea bu TFL - www.london.gov.uk/mayor-assembly/london-assembly/investigations/bus-services-in-london They obviously appreciate what their passengers think of the services and actively involve them in planning for the future
It's great to see, but they're actually accountable to the public. I know I keep saying it, but commercial operations are only accountable to their shareholders.
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(11 May 2013, 10:05 pm)aureolin wrote [ -> ](11 May 2013, 9:44 pm)Brandon wrote [ -> ]I've been looking at some photos of the Borismaster (New Bus for London). Is it the intention for these buses to operate all the double-deck TfL-contracted bus services eventually or just a few? Does anyone know if there's a list of services that these buses are planned to run on?route 11 will convert in Spetember
These buses seem to have divided opinion. There is a huge cost behind them, but they do look very striking. From videos I've seen on TV, they seem quiet inside but rather cramped in the downstairs. Perhaps on TV it's difficult to get a feel for the space inside unless you're actually there, but I'm sure the three-doors are managing to slash boarding/alighting times, which is what you need when schedules are already hit by city traffic to deal with. I'm hoping to get down to London at some point over the summer and try them for myself
I really like them. I've had 4 of them now. They're really well designed, and look incredible inside and out. Definitely the best modern bus I've been on. I don't think they're cramped at all really, apart from the seats you lose downstairs for having two sets of stairs and three lots of doors (incl. the platform at the back).
Taken from the TFL website: "The first two buses have left the Wrightbus factory in Northern Ireland, these will be followed by another four next week and a further 594 over the next three years."
I'd really recommend the trip down there.
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