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Old October 11th 05, 08:17 PM posted to uk.transport.london
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On Tue, 11 Oct 2005 20:51:49 +0100, Ian Jelf
wrote:

I was amazed to hear the PA system used while riding on an 8 near
Holborn on Sunday morning. I couldn't actually understand what the
driver was saying (!) but he seemed to be using it to announce a stop
for someone who must have asked.


Back over in Germany, before the displays came along (and on the few
buses that probably remain now without them) the driver announces
every stop.

I don't think I've ever heard one in use over here. Drivers tend to
prefer, if they really need to talk to the passengers, to turn around
and shout.

Neil

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