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Robert Woolley · September 11th 04, 09:13 PM posted to uk.transport.london

On Sat, 11 Sep 2004 14:38:27 +0100, Cheeky wrote:

On Fri, 10 Sep 2004 19:58:36 GMT, (Neil
Williams) wrote:

The dwell-time problem is very obvious on a route like the 42 in
Manchester. Stagecoach operate (or did operate, they may now have
gone to Megabus) some very large ex-Hong Kong double-deckers on their
Magic Bus services. These were single-doored (not only that, but the
single door was very narrow), and so dwell times at stops were
measured in minutes rather than seconds, exacerbated by the need to
take fares on board. The loadings and typical short journeys mean
this route is crying out for cashless bendy operation (though you'd
need very good revenue protection!)

Don't forget the inordinate amount of time taken to issue the bloody
Megarider tickets....

Sounds like a case for Roadside Ticket Machines....

Rob,
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rob at robertwoolley dot co dot uk