Lothian Buses and ECB Discussion

[OmniCity999]

Colin, what about those who can't read English though? I suggest an audio version. You know like the one that tells people upstair at the back that the doors are closing? Like that, just with a watch your head comment instead.

You're suggesting they include an audio announcement to warn people to be aware of their surroundings?

Nanny state.

 

[Edinbusman]

I said above at least warning signage should be placed.

Still amazed at the lack of recognition that placement of a step without the necessary head height above it is the issue.

At 6’ I’ve spent a lot of my life also dodging things etc.

For those who think I am some sort of bleating softie I’ve played ice hockey for years and am well used to injury and recovering from injuries. I haven’t had concussion from this (concussion is grim feeling sick etc for days/weeks) but I have injured my neck from this.

 

[OmniCity999]

ahaha. I hit my head the first time i admit but from that i learned to not sit up the back downstairs and go to my usual place i sit on the bus upstairs at the back, i didnt write big essays moaning about a design flaw

It's not a design flaw though, its passed all the relevant tests. A design flaw is creating a chocolate teapot, thats a true design flaw.

 

[SpeedbirdA350]

You're suggesting they include an audio announcement to warn people to be aware of their surroundings?

Nanny state.

I guess my sarcasm was not translated well lol

 

[OmniCity999]

I guess my sarcasm was not translated well lol

... long day

 

[ScotRail158725]

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At 6’ I’ve spent a lot of my life also dodging things etc.

well you don't appear to be very good at it

 

[OmniCity999]

well you don't appear to be very good at it

what a response...

 

[SpeedbirdA350]

well you don't appear to be very good at it

You win the internet tonight! haha

 

[CM]

Colin, what about those who can't read English though? I suggest an audio version. You know like the one that tells people upstair at the back that the doors are closing? Like that, just with a watch your head comment instead.

Read what? You walk up to the back of the bus, LOOK and SEE that there is a step and less room between the floor and celing and then lower your head accordingly to avoid a wee bump on the noggin. It's not hard and there's nothing to "read".

 

[SpeedbirdA350]

Read what? You walk up to the back of the bus, LOOK and SEE that there is a step and less room between the floor and celing and then lower your head accordingly to avoid a wee bump on the noggin. It's not hard and there's nothing to "read".

I guess my sarcasm isnt coming through quite as I had thought when I wrote that lol.

 

[OmniCity999]

Read what? You walk up to the back of the bus, LOOK and SEE that there is a step and less room between the floor and celing and then lower your head accordingly to avoid a wee bump on the noggin. It's not hard and there's nothing to "read".

i think we should have a conductor to sit up the back and tell everyone to mind their head.

 

[Fryschocream]

You would difficulty standing upright on any double deck bus in the uk if over six foot tall. If the design meets construction and use regulations and is passed fit by VOSA at the start of its life the i would suggest your claim wouldn't get anywhere. Your money though so crack on.

 

[ScotRail158725]

i think we should have a conductor to sit up the back and tell everyone to mind their head.

tbh this has been a right laugh, i need to screenshot all this before its taken down lol

 

[SpeedbirdA350]

I remember a while ago, Lothian tried out on bus 403 I think, an upstairs seating reader to see how many empty seats were upstair. They never really said anyting about it after and I don't know if it is still installed on that bus or not. Does anyone know if it were a success or not? Makes me wonder if that is something they could use on future buses as the idea behind it was good.

 

[Edinbusman]

Ultimately I feel what happened to me could easily be happening to other people day in day out. It shouldn’t be.

No one seems to picking up on the fact LB are aware of this issue. I believe exact words yesterday were “it’s a known issue.”

Yes, people will have mishaps, not be as aware as they should be etc but I don’t think this should be happening.

 

[SpeedbirdA350]

Ultimately I feel what happened to me could easily be happening to other people day in day out. It shouldn’t be.

No one seems to picking up on the fact LB are aware of this issue. I believe exact words yesterday was “it’s a known issue.”

Yes, people will have mishaps, not be as aware as they should be etc but I don’t think this should be happening.

If anything, a sign (sticker) could be placed above the step but lawyers and lawsuits? Nah. Sorry, but nah.

 

[CM]

I said above at least warning signage should be placed.

Still amazed at the lack of recognition that placement of a step without the necessary head height above it is the issue.

At 6’ I’ve spent a lot of my life also dodging things etc.

For those who think I am some sort of bleating softie I’ve played ice hockey for years and am well used to injury and recovering from injuries. I haven’t had concussion from this (concussion is grim feeling sick etc for days/weeks) but I have injured my neck from this.

You are ALWAYS going to get restriced headroom on buses, especially at the back. It's up to YOU to asses your surroundings and sort yourself out appropriatley. You bumped your head, big deal, it's not the end of the world and you haven't died.

By the way, out of sheer curiosity, are you an American?

 

[OmniCity999]

I remember a while ago, Lothian tried out on bus 403 I think, an upstairs seating reader to see how many empty seats were upstair. They never really said anyting about it after and I don't know if it is still installed on that bus or not. Does anyone know if it were a success or not? Makes me wonder if that is something they could use on future buses as the idea behind it was good.

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Ultimately I feel what happened to me could easily be happening to other people day in day out. It shouldn’t be.

No one seems to picking up on the fact LB are aware of this issue. I believe exact words yesterday were “it’s a known issue.”

Yes, people will have mishaps, not be as aware as they should be etc but I don’t think this should be happening.

There is no issue, be aware of your surroundings.

 

[SpeedbirdA350]

483

Thanks, I knew it was 4x3 but it was that missing middle number lol.

 

[ScotRail158725]

Getting things back on topic, a random thing that ive noticed is that the Ex Londoners don't have T advert boards on the right but they did when they were in London, anyone know why that is?

 

[OmniCity999]

Getting things back on topic, a random thing that ive noticed is that the Ex Londoners don't have T advert boards on the right but they did when they were in London, anyone know why that is?

Cost and the company is moving toward rectangle frames anyway because of the glass staircases, so if they standardise the whole fleet its easier for the advertising company.

 

[Jamee]

EEN going too far
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman....dma-crashes-into-disabled-man-s-car-1-4983874

 

[SpeedbirdA350]

EEN going too far
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman....dma-crashes-into-disabled-man-s-car-1-4983874

If EEN post a possitive story up, I'd be shocked. Negitivity sells.

 

[A330Alex]

EEN going too far
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman....dma-crashes-into-disabled-man-s-car-1-4983874

Tomorrows headline: SUPER JUMBO HORROR LOTHIAN BUSES KILL ABANDONED CHILDREN

 

[OmniCity999]

"council owned bus company's A380 bus blamed for world famine"

i should get a job at EEN...

 

[Auld reekie]

EEN going too far
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman....dma-crashes-into-disabled-man-s-car-1-4983874

A rag of a newspaper.

 

[CM]

A rag of a newspaper.

I'm glad I live in Glasgow and this rag doesn't get to grace my letterbox. I wouldn't wipe my a... with it.

 

[TheAlbanach_]

I said above at least warning signage should be placed.

If you didn't look to see how much headroom there is, would you honestly look at a sign telling you to mind your head?

 

[Stan Drews]

Tomorrows headline: SUPER JUMBO HORROR LOTHIAN BUSES KILL ABANDONED CHILDREN

I was expecting more of a GIANT IN SUPER JUMBO BUS DECAPITATION HORROR theme!

 

[takno]

If you didn't look to see how much headroom there is, would you honestly look at a sign telling you to mind your head?

Presumably the warning sign would be slightly lower, allowing even more people to scrape their their noggin and claim their luverly bit of unearned compo. This is essentially why we can't have nice things