(27 Aug 2023, 6:44 am)Storx wrote Not surprised at all, the Stagecoach 1 is just as bad for it. Used to be a frustrating journey with people going 1 or 2 stops to the stage I'd walk to the Coast Road to get a more direct journey 

Just lazy.

(27 Aug 2023, 1:05 am)Theboyle92 wrote None of the students that use the 700/702 seem to walk anywhere, They get on at Holmeside to get off at the Interchange or even worse I've seen them get on at Aldi on St Marks Rd go all the way to Roker Beach/St Peters then back to Clannyhouse rather than walk the 0.4 Miles up Hylton Rd.

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I would be cautious with how you phrase things...you do not know why people are boarding for short or long journies...I feel these things are only mentioned because it is students. I have seen this plenty of other times on Various different services - would people be judged and called lazy if they had a walking stick, sunflower lanyard or similar and only travelled 1 or 2 stops? Probably not!
The main difference with the 700/701/702 (compared to regular services) is for the international students to get from Clanny House to Uni/Town (now with a short walk) for free and the same journey all day. So if you aren't sure or aren't comfortable walking around Millfield and Pallion then I don't blame you. I live there and only walk places if I have to - I'm always straight onto public transport without waiting around if possible.