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Neil Williams · July 30th 03, 11:46 PM posted to uk.transport.london

On 30 Jul 2003 20:56:41 GMT, (Mait001) wrote:

My analogy is valid: most airlines overbook, so those at the front of the
check-in queue are more likely to be accepted than those at the end.

No, it isn't; the worst that can result from my idea is the loss of a
*seat*, and a significant journey time gain can be made.

I am not debating the idea that, if one is waiting at a bus stop and
the bus has a limited amount of space left, necessitating leaving
people behind, those who are left behind should be those who arrived
at the stop last.

I am merely suggesting that it is best to get everyone who wishes to
travel (assuming all can be accommodated) on the bus as quickly as
possible. Such things as who sits where can be dealt with afterwards,
once the bus is moving.

Neil