On 21 Jan 2007 05:33:35 -0800, "Mizter T" wrote:

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?

Thanks
Martin


Expecting the driver to make announcements and drive/take fares and
inspect tickets is considered unfeasable, but expecting a computer to
do ain't. Which is why such a project is in the pipeline - the iBus
project.

See: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/buses/ini-ibus.asp

Oh, joy. Yet more audio assaults.