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    Lothian Group discussion (Lothian City, Lothian Country Bus and East Coast Buses)

    Saw three of these heading eastbound on the bypass around 2:30 this afternoon. Presumably off to join the others at Seafield.
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    Lothian Group discussion (Lothian City, Lothian Country Bus and East Coast Buses)

    A blanket approach ensures complaints can't be made about specific areas being unfairly deprived of their service, as was the issue in Castlemilk, Glasgow. Personally, whilst it is punishing the law abiding majority I see no reason not to deprive problem areas of an evening service. Certain...
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    Lothian Group discussion (Lothian City, Lothian Country Bus and East Coast Buses)

    Thanks. While repair bills are not good at the best of times, when revenue is so far down at the moment the last thing you need is a constant churn of glazing bills night on night. That's obviously of lesser importance to the risk of injury to staff and passengers. And of course the people...
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    Lothian Group discussion (Lothian City, Lothian Country Bus and East Coast Buses)

    As I said before. These things tend to happen in spates. Probably now helped with teens communicating on social media. It kind of grows legs as a "fun thing to do" for bored kids It was Niddrie the other night. It's the same handful of areas that pop up time and time again. Quite right that...
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    Lothian Group discussion (Lothian City, Lothian Country Bus and East Coast Buses)

    Apologies it was me that raised it last night. However I would have thought the vandalism and attacking of Lothian buses and potentially injuring their drivers and passengers was very much on topic. Certainly to my mind more relevant that what bus may or may not be in service or withdrawn in...
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    Lothian Group discussion (Lothian City, Lothian Country Bus and East Coast Buses)

    Unfortunately these things do seem to happen in spates and it's the same handful of areas. I still remember sitting on the 14 one night years ago, reading the paper after a late shift at work. Bus was on Boswell Parkway and there was an almighty bang as the window in front of where I was sitting...
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    Lothian Group discussion (Lothian City, Lothian Country Bus and East Coast Buses)

    Sorry to hear that. Never a pleasant experience to be sitting ducks in a lot of ways. Often think with Wester Hailes being a recurring hotspot for trouble and the associated costs in repairing damage and potential for driver / passenger injuries Lothian should take a hardline with regards to...
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    Lothian Group discussion (Lothian City, Lothian Country Bus and East Coast Buses)

    I see it's been reported police are increasingly patrols in Wester Hailes due to anti social behaviour and damage to buses over the last few weeks. Has it been that bad or is it the usual exaggeration and sensationalism?
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    Lothian Group discussion (Lothian City, Lothian Country Bus and East Coast Buses)

    You have literally written the headline for them. They will no doubt make a big thing about it. Probably infer they were only ordered a month ago and are an extravagance and far more high spec than required. They'll probably post a photo of a double decker next to the article if their journalist...
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    Lothian Group discussion (Lothian City, Lothian Country Bus and East Coast Buses)

    Thanks. I did think if you were on an unfamiliar route or service change i.e. When buses occasionally get short turned at Prestonfield due to delays etc. It could be a nightmare trying to find the correct screen in a hurry.
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    Lothian Group discussion (Lothian City, Lothian Country Bus and East Coast Buses)

    Out of interest how do you set the screens when you take a route. I take it the screens are all numbered and the running board tells you the code(s) to enter to get the right screens showing? Gone are the days when the 12/2 used to change number at Hay Drive and occasionally the driver would...
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    Lothian Buses and ECB Discussion

    Probably a long suffering Jambo. As one myself I can feel his pain
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    Lothian Buses and ECB Discussion

    Does anyone know how much of an issue vandalism is currently to the fleet? I know in the past windows getting broken was a common occurrence in spates across parts of Edinburgh but it seems to be less common now (or less reported). I remember reading at the time it had cost Lothian around £500k...

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