(15 Aug 2016, 9:51 pm)BusLoverMum wrote The narrow aisles compound the problem, though. You end up with the problem Jimmi struggles with pretty much all the way along the bus because the aisle is just a sea of feet and bag straps. I quite like the layout of the Belmont 63 reg pulsars with a few rows only 3 seats across - creates room for big bags, shopping trolleys etc without sacrificing too much seat space. Even the wider double seats on the left are more comfortable if you're heavily laden because you simply have more room to tuck everything out of the way. They're also more accessible for people using large walking aids such as crutches and rollators - the very people who really need better seats than the foldy outy ones around the buggy and wheelchair bays!
Of course, any seating/baggage arrangement relying on floor space goes completely to pot when some pillock leaves a not quite empty drinks can on the floor. Blech!
To be honest, I haven't noticed the issue with the narrow aisle - only legs sticking out in to them (I find trains the worst for this).
I am curious to see how density and pitch has changed over the years. Might need to get to the Sesburn Rally now *I will be the one with the tape measure*.