Ikarus Polaris 489
29 Oct 2006 14:43:56 -0800
Hi,
Does anyone know how many Ikarus Polaris 489 buses are buzzing around
and who operates them?
The reason I ask is that I think its a pretty good looking bus,
probably better looking than the newest Wrightbus offerings, although
they dont seem to be that popular over here for some reason.
Theres a loca ...
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"It was 20 years ago today......."
Thu, 26 Oct 2006 08:38:30 +0100
So 20 years on from bus deregulation, how have we fared [1]?
Minus points:
Confusion
Poor passenger information
Worn out buses worthy of the third world
Bus jams
Poor to non existent evening, Sunday and rural services
Plus points:
Things weren't perfect before and at least some of the above applied ...
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PCV licence renewal
Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:44:40 GMT
Hi All,
I currently have an all types pcv licence but don't work full
time in the bus industry any more, although I do
the odd job for my mate who owns a small bus operation.
My licence is due for renewal next year (I will be 45) and I understand I
have to take some kind of assessment when I r ...
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From the "Scotsman" today
Tue, 24 Oct 2006 19:27:16 +0100
http://business.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=1571552006
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Cavalier Travel AE06 ZBR in RTA - A605 W'sey, 6pm 23/10/06
Mon, 23 Oct 2006 19:40:31 +0100
As if the 'bus war' that's set to develop along the route of the ex-Morley's
701 Whittlesey service wasn't enough, Cavalier Travel of Long Sutton tonight
found themselves losing one of their newest vehicles following a road
traffic accident in the town.
The accident happened around 6pm when the driver of Peter ...
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On the square so in the book?
17 Oct 2006 13:09:21 -0700
Our firm regularly appeared in Ian Allan's "Little Red Book" for many
years. Our director who maintained liaison with them was a prominent
freemason but died about five years ago and we promptly disappeared
from the book.
I wrote to its editor about two months ago asking for a form on which
to supply him with ...
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Oyster Cards - how does the money go round?
13 Oct 2006 08:54:33 -0700
Outside London bus companies have a direct incentive to collect fares
because they are taking the revenue risk. In London TfL takes the
revenue risk but fares used to be collected by the franchised bus
companies.Did they just turn over the cash to TfL at the end of the
day? How did TfL check that all the fares t ...
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From the ftr FAQ...
Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:55:19 +0100
As I'll now be using the ftrs more, I decided I should get a 10-journey
ticket, rather than faff around trying to make sure I have 1.50 or 2.50
all the time.
While looking for info on where I could get these things, I stumbled
across this gem in the FAQ...
"Why are journeys quicker on ftr?
Special mea ...
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PTEG NERA report
10 Oct 2006 07:28:39 -0700
http://www.pteg.net/NR/rdonlyres/89AE8F91-68C5-4E58-92B3-8145DCDB7E87/0/NERABusServicesinEnglandFinalReport_DoubleSided_260906.pdf
NERA report on Bus Services in England
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Does a national public transport campaign group exist?
9 Oct 2006 03:46:35 -0700
Hi,
I've been hunting around for a group that is trying to get a decent
public transport system for the UK and I can't find one yet. Does one
exist? If not, does anyone feel strong enough about the existing
system to help me start one?
Rachel.
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