(16 Dec 2020, 8:03 am)streetdeckfan wrote Definitely agree that logically it makes sense to have the route number on the left as you don't say "Newcastle X21" you say "X21 to Newcastle", and on some vehicles like the B5s and StreetDecks, the last digit is definitely cut off when the vehicle is approaching.
But then again, I also don't think it's as simple 'if there's a queue of buses how can you see the route number', if there's traffic, chances are buses are bunched up against each other, and unless they're staggered you're not seeing the front display at all.
And if they aren't stopped but close together, by the time you see the front display, regardless of the side the number is on, it's too late for it to stop anyway!
I think for situations like the traffic having side displays that are actually visible off axis, and of a decent size would be way more useful than having the route number on the nearside. One of the things I like about the OmniDekkas is the size of the side display
Then surely the bus manufacturers need to work alongside the blind manufacturers to ensure best practice is adhered to?
Operators have control over quite a bit when ordering the manufacture of the vehicles. Why not step it up a bit and demand/ensure that the blinds follow best practice guidance?