Now we have talking buses - like the
Transdev's H98. This not only announces the next bus stop, but also
stupid requests such as don't forget to take all your belongings with
you, etc. Its almost as bad as the FGW buses stating the obvious such
as 'the doors are now opening/closing.' It makes me want to turn my
Walkman up really loud to stop hearing these inane and nanny state
announcements. CJB.

What a stupid comment to make.

As any fool knows, the biggest inherant flaw that has always existed on bus
travel is that someone travelling to a destination they have not been to
before has no idea when or where the stop they require is, and relying on
the driver to remember to tell you is unreasonable.

Example: I know that a bus route passes a road that I want to go to, but on
the bus I have no idea where it is other then, perhaps, a timetabled time.
And if I ever did notice my destination, by the time I pressed the bell I
would probably have missed it.

The stupid announcements you may have a point with, but next stop
announcements makes far more sense to have on Buses then on trains.

Best Wishes,
LEWIS