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    buslad1988 replied to the thread Lothian Group discussion (Lothian City, Lothian Country Bus and East Coast Buses).
    Also worth mentioning that this doesn’t reflect badly on the companies policies and procedures. All alcohol and drugs tests are done on...
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    buslad1988 replied to the thread Edinburgh Tour Operators: Bright Bus, Lothian (Majestic, Three Bridges) etc..
    Indeed it carried fresh air most of the time. Bus/boat tour is a very niche market and it’s a trek out to Queensferry. Not to mention...
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    buslad1988 replied to the thread Labour's Plan for buses.
    The key is to make buses fashionable and desirable so people want to use them. So yes interior design and attractive liveries/brands do...
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    buslad1988 replied to the thread Labour's Plan for buses.
    Basically you could argue the UK is becoming like the US in terms of public perception and usage of buses. Although that’s something...
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    buslad1988 replied to the thread Labour's Plan for buses.
    What I don’t understand is why any government would want to burden themselves with having the responsibility and cost of bus services...
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    buslad1988 replied to the thread Labour's Plan for buses.
    You also cannot blame the big bad boy bus operators for the accelerated decline of our high streets and town/city centres. Or the...
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    buslad1988 replied to the thread Labour's Plan for buses.
    Precisely this. There has to be some emphasis if taken into local government control that (atleast a high % proportion) of services make...
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    buslad1988 replied to the thread Labour's Plan for buses.
    Also worth bearing in mind the more control you give governments/councils over local bus networks the more of a political issue they’ll...
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    buslad1988 replied to the thread Blackpool Transport Discussion.
    That’s quite unusual to hand a contract back mid-term as it loses them guaranteed income. As mentioned these complimented their network...
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    buslad1988 replied to the thread East Anglia Bus Scene.
    That makes some sense however it does seem lazy. This town service during the afternoon is more frequent than the main 88 -...
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    buslad1988 replied to the thread East Anglia Bus Scene.
    Will be First’s new town service 87/87A announced today. Not sure why it’s a stand-alone service rather than being incorporated into the...
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    buslad1988 replied to the thread Warrington's Own Buses.
    I’m aware of the government ZEBRA scheme but that means nothing to Warrington locals (where as the wolf does) - and it’s not like zebras...
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    buslad1988 replied to the thread Warrington's Own Buses.
    Have to say I’m rather confused with this whole rebranding - the use of the neon yellow/black and calling it zebra? But still utilising...
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    buslad1988 replied to the thread ZEBRA 2 Discussion.
    I guess that’s fair! I mean it would surely be cheeky of Norfolk to submit a bid when they’ve already received a significant amount for...
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    buslad1988 replied to the thread ZEBRA 2 Discussion.
    Thanks for compiling that comprehensive list! Some exciting and ambitious proposals… do we know what criteria is used in the governments...
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