RE: X9 | X10 - Acquisition of interdeck coaches from Oxford Bus Company
(02 Aug 2020, 10:53 am)Dan wrote If the service is picking up and dropping off opposite St Andrew's Church, then this is a double bus-stop, and the coach will presumably be able to set down here for the entire duration of its layover period (approx 20 mins) and let people on as soon as it arrives. I doubt many passengers turn up more than 20 minutes early to the bus stop.
Having used the X9/X10 numerous times over the years I beg to differ on this point
Quite often the queue is at least 20 people by 15-20 mins before departure on the peak journeys at Eldon Square. Of course there's enough seats for everyone so it's never an issue for me but people do seem to get there earlier for longer distance (and less frequent I guess) services.
(02 Aug 2020, 11:50 am)Rob44 wrote i wouldn't like to try turning left out of Eldon sq bus station in one of those. the front end with encroach quite a bit onto the other side of the road i would think
I'd not like to try it either, the tailswing would more than likely get close to the lights on the island unless you went right onto the other side of the road, and that's not always possible at Eldon Sq!
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