I've taken photos in just about every part of each bus station in Tyne and Wear (not standing in the road though). And I was once told by a Nexus supervisor, if you want to photograph, just go to a place where we can't see you. Though it is rare of me these days to photo right inside bus stations apart from an odd quick shot, usually I just stand outside of the exit. Though usually at bus stations that don't have a supervisor, you just photo to your hearts content.
I find it odd as it's mainly places with Transport Authorities that usually prevent photography in bus stations. Think the only exception to this rule is Middlesbrough where apparently the security guards will ask you to move (again I never had a problem with that). But in the past I have been asked to leave bus station of Network West Midlands (Current Wolverhampton Bus Station), Strathclyde (Buchanan Street), West Yorkshire (Castleford) and South Yorkshire (Old Barnsley Bus Station). Also some TFL bus stations used to be tricky, but never really had any trouble in my recent visits.
I find people probably get shifted more when they have a camera hanging around the next. Both of my cameras are pocket cameras therefore less noticeable.
But I also find it depends on how you react to the staff. Usually I comply and move elsewhere, and when staff realise you don't usually cause any trouble, then they more likely to leave you alone.
But I am still baffled to how I rarely get asked to leave bus stations compared to some people. Maybe it's because I look scary.
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