(13 Apr 2026, 8:28 pm)Adrian wrote It's been a while since I've been up there in person, but looking at the imagery on Street View, I really can't see the issue with this if the bus is on time or late. You have so much visibility from that first roundabout of both the bus stops and the pavement cut through, and it'll allow you to recoup a small amount of time. It's not ideal to deviate from a route, but it sometimes feels like drivers/operators are damned if they do and damned if they don't think on their feet and show some initiative.
Obviously early running is another matter, but I'm sure this will be picked up by the operator, if there's any substance in it.
Yeah I thought the same re a clear enough line of sight to be able to tell if there's anyone about who may be waiting to board. I am less sure how they would know noone wanted to alight though. I'm pretty sure the set down point is the same as the pickup on the outbound side so someone way conceivably wait until the bus had turned into Gosforth Park Way before getting up/pressing the bell. Presuming the majority will have passes of one sort or another and so not declaring their intended destination when boarding. Of course if it's an empty bus or somehow the driver knows all passengers intended destination then it's definitely a non-issue.