Martin Krieger wrote:
By the same token, non-Londoners often go to extreme lengths to use
the Tube, even where a simple bus journey (or sometimes even a
walk) would not only suffice, but be considerably quicker!

One thing I don't understand, and which might be a reason for this,
is that while they do excellent announcements on the Tube, DLR
etc., there is no passenger information at all on the buses. When
I'm not sure and ask the driver or other passengers they are
usually quite helpful. But of course if there where some
information it would make visitors feel more sure not to get lost.

Was it ever considered to do announcements on the bus? Is there any
special reason for not doing it?

As it happens I was on a 73 bendy-bus travelling from Oxford Street to
Victoria on Friday, and the driver announced every stop over the PA.
Messages such as "Anyone for Bond Street station or Selfridges, you want
the next stop". Very helpful, and it should be more common.
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Richard J.
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