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Went past Marine today and only around 10 B7s in the Car Park. seems they’re selling well
Went past Marine today and only around 10 B7s in the Car Park. seems they’re selling well
any idea where they’ve went?About 2-4 weeks ago a mini bus load of First drivers from down south came up and removed a load of them. Believe they were just being shunted by First drivers though and not sold to First.
First time traveling on the buses using contactless on Sunday. Wasn't sure how many buses I would use, so I didn't bother getting a day-saver on the M-tickets app. Have to say that it was a very painless experience, got on the 49 at the Royal Infirmary and changed over to the 300 at Cameron Toll to get off just before the college on Calder Road, where I knew contactless was already in place, I didn't realise that the capping system was in place on the Skylink buses.
Got charged yesterday on my bank for £3.40.
What struck me is that if the Skylink buses were able to be part of the capping system, how can't the Trams be part of the same system? As they have the same zones to deal with essentially.
I know the link on contactless mentions Lothian Country and East Coast (which Lothian Country for me would be handy where I might need to bus it to work for Newbridge in a rush and I might need to make another journey on top of that).
https://www.lothianbuses.com/contactless/
https://www.lothianbuses.com/contactless-capping-faqs/
It is just strange that the Trams have not been mentioned.
Or ECBat the moment lothian country doesn’t have the TAP TAP CAP
at the moment lothian country doesn’t have the TAP TAP CAP
201-215, 401-425, 551-570 have all had there screens changed from two screens to one removing the intermediate stops. i personally preferred the old onesAre lothian updating all of their displays? Noticed that a lot of the 10's ex hybrids have had their LED changed to just destination and number, and replaced with the brighter ones too. Same with the 11 plates.
Guess the blinds are over
201-215, 401-425, 551-570 have all had there screens changed from two screens to one removing the intermediate stops. i personally preferred the old ones
Not all of 201-215 have been done, some still have the old screens.
The new ones are a pain, because the way they've been set up is totally insane - with only one list of almost 1400 route and destination combinations, and no list of where each route number actually starts within that.
I genuinely can't understand who would set it up like that and think it was a good job.
201-215, 401-425, 551-570 have all had there screens changed from two screens to one removing the intermediate stops. i personally preferred the old ones
.... I miss the 'Part Route' 'Limited Stop' 'Route Diverted' 'Rugby Special' information more than the intermediate points. I also think they were more helpful for visitors as well
Should have kept the part route and intermediate screens. Yet another thing changed without proper thought.
210 looks very strange I have to say though https://www.flickr.com/photos/barberbus/48941910561/
because thats what route they are allocated toWhy are 201-215 usually put on route 10 in particular?
the old LEDs have hardly ever shown intermediate stops on the 1210 looks very strange I have to say though https://www.flickr.com/photos/barberbus/48941910561/
They removed the tramboards, removed the intermediate screens, whats next to be removed?
They were put on route 10 in 2011, when they were all hybrid. Big launch they had on them but no new orders were placed and LB from then stuck with Wright, until of course, LB ordered the B8L 400XLB. Not sure if it were due to the number of buses required on that route, or what the full reason for 10 was but they were exclusive to that route, almost brand routed so to speak.Why are 201-215 usually put on route 10 in particular?
It did (via blinds) until the 1 route started going single deck with the darts. Before then it was deckers and did have Gorgie, Fountainbridge, Princes Street in the upper screen. Not with LED though. My point abotu 210 was that the upper screen was blank but the route number looked out of place.the old LEDs have hardly ever shown intermediate stops on the 1
I HATE the single destination screens they have. Having the intermediate destinations on the screen was always helpful, even for locals who have not used a certain bus/route before.
They removed the tramboards, removed the intermediate screens, whats next to be removed?
I HATE the single destination screens they have. Having the intermediate destinations on the screen was always helpful, even for locals who have not used a certain bus/route before.
They removed the tramboards, removed the intermediate screens, whats next to be removed?
Who is it that selects the seating layout? I would have assumed Lothian but I'm not sure. One thing I have noticed (please correct me if I am wrong) but the B5LH (551-590) has 2 twin seats for disabled people before the wheelchair space, yet the B5TL has the wheelchair space first. Having those 2 seats closer to the door on the B5LH is so much more welcome for those with mobility issues, than folk can't even imagine. I just wonder why they can't do the B5TL like that.
The via screen is still working, it just hasn't been set in that photo.My point abotu 210 was that the upper screen was blank but the route number looked out of place.
The via screen is still working, it just hasn't been set in that photo.
usually on the old screens on routes such as the 20, 36, 63, 1, 2 they would usually just show the number and destination and miss the intermediateMy point abotu 210 was that the upper screen was blank but the route number looked out of place.
Most of those routes do have via screens they can use, but single deck drivers aren't used to setting them since the single decks don't have them.usually on the old screens on routes such as the 20, 36, 63, 1, 2 they would usually just show the number and destination and miss the intermediate
Why are 201-215 usually put on route 10 in particular?
because thats what route they are allocated to
They were put on route 10 in 2011, when they were all hybrid. Big launch they had on them but no new orders were placed and LB from then stuck with Wright, until of course, LB ordered the B8L 400XLB. Not sure if it were due to the number of buses required on that route, or what the full reason for 10 was but they were exclusive to that route, almost brand routed so to speak.
It did (via blinds) until the 1 route started going single deck with the darts. Before then it was deckers and did have Gorgie, Fountainbridge, Princes Street in the upper screen. Not with LED though. My point abotu 210 was that the upper screen was blank but the route number looked out of place.