On Sat, 20 Dec 2003 20:11:44 -0000, "Edward Cowling"
wrote:

What is the overall perception of them out there
in Internet land ??

I use them from time to time in Milton Keynes, and really wish they
were of the high standard I find they are in London, or even better
the superb standard in most of Germany.

Thatcher and deregulation (outside London) did a lot of harm to the
bus industry. They are in reality a vital part of any integrated
public transport *system*, as rail simply can't reach everywhere.
It's in my mind a pity that London is just about[1] the only place
where this is understood in the UK.

Oh, and yes, I own a car, but use most modes of transport as
appropriate.

[1] Merseytravel are making a lot of progress, but are being hampered
by the fact that they have no control over the commercial bus services
operated in their area, mainly by Arriva.

Neil

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