Buses and the coronavirus

[radamfi]

Please could you provide some clarification as to exactly which other countries allow all the seats to be used on public transport? Surely the UK can't be the only country not to allow this? Your post sounds rather ambiguous without specifying any examples of which countries.

Just checked the websites of RATP (Paris), STIB (Brussels), De Lijn (Flemish region of Belgium) and RET (Rotterdam) and none of them say anything about restricted seating, other than on demand "Belbus" services in Flanders, which have a maximum capacity of 12 for a Mercedes Sprinter minibus, or 4 for a taxi. RET even states "Alle zitplaatsen in bus, tram en metro zijn beschikbaar" (all seats are available).

 

[175mph]

Just checked the websites of RATP (Paris), STIB (Brussels), De Lijn (Flemish region of Belgium) and RET (Rotterdam) and none of them say anything about restricted seating, other than on demand "Belbus" services in Flanders, which have a maximum capacity of 12 for a Mercedes Sprinter minibus, or 4 for a taxi. RET even states "Alle zitplaatsen in bus, tram en metro zijn beschikbaar" (all seats are available).

Thank you for the information, and for clearing up any ambiguity.

 

[Richard Scott]

Just checked the websites of RATP (Paris), STIB (Brussels), De Lijn (Flemish region of Belgium) and RET (Rotterdam) and none of them say anything about restricted seating, other than on demand "Belbus" services in Flanders, which have a maximum capacity of 12 for a Mercedes Sprinter minibus, or 4 for a taxi. RET even states "Alle zitplaatsen in bus, tram en metro zijn beschikbaar" (all seats are available).

When I was in Germany there were no restrictions on buses.

 

[Jamiescott1]

When I was in Germany there were no restrictions on buses.

Likewise in france or Croatia in August

 

[Butts]

I was in Italy last week and there were no restrictions on seats in the Verona Area.

 

[jumble]

What is the situation with bringing dogs on board buses with Coronavirus? The T&Cs of my local operator havent changed, so I presume dogs continue to be allowed as always (at the drivers discretion). I haven't seen any myself on the bus or train since lockdown, and I worry some drivers and passengers may be a bit funny about it (as some consider dogs dirty). I often used to take my dog on the bus and walk back, and i'm planning a trip soon on a day off. I'm probably over-thinking it...

I am a bit late to the party but here in TFL Land no bus driver has ever commented on my Spaniel
I suspect the fact that they are tendered makes refusing dogs and getting complaints to TFL too much of arisk

 

[alex397]

I am a bit late to the party but here in TFL Land no bus driver has ever commented on my Spaniel
I suspect the fact that they are tendered makes refusing dogs and getting complaints to TFL too much of arisk

Yes, since my original post, I have travelled on bus and train with the dog, and seen plenty of others also do so.
Yes, TfL drivers are usually not an issue at all, as they don’t like to get involved unless they really need to - and I don’t blame them!