Scunnered Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Buses are expensive. I used to be around 40% less in fuel than I would be in bus. £7-£8 for a return that cost me £4.50 in fuel. I never used the bus unless wad connecting point for Scotland trip of ironically to pick up a new car. Twice a year use a bus maybe. Scottish Labour introduced a bill in parliament last year to regulate the buses. It included the government to have more control on prices of public service routes. The Souter National Party rejected it... Can't imagine why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Ouch! Had a stint on it yesterday so driving out of the question - ventured out to get the 6 - 15 minutes late - "Two pounds please" - silence - "Is the machine not working?" - silence - eventually he made the effort to press a button on the machine. Not a word uttered. Do you refuse to even speak to bus drivers? Do you think they might be below your social station? Was he/she Romanian? I am assuming the words you quoted were uttered by the driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 Dearie me, a lot of Toryesque attitudes on this thread. Not surprising... Just disappointing.Probably apocryphal but Mrs T apparently said that any man over the age of 26 who finds himself on a bus can consider himself a failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Probably apocryphal but Mrs T apparently said that any man over the age of 26 who finds himself on a bus can consider himself a failure. In which case I'll walk the 6 miles to work this Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 In which case I'll walk the 6 miles to work this Wednesday. I think you'll find that Mr T told you to use your bike. And no, not that Mr T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I think you'll find that Mr T told you to use your bike. And no, not that Mr T. I don't wanna put a dirty bike in my new car, I also don't think it'll fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Probably apocryphal but Mrs T apparently said that any man over the age of 26 who finds himself on a bus can consider himself a failure. Ouch! She'd not be pleased that a man my age would have a bus pass either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) Ouch! She'd not be pleased that a man my age would have a bus pass either However, Denis got the bus from No. 10 to his 'club'! Edited August 2, 2015 by Charlie Endell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Hate public buses, horrible things full of horrible people. Hate trains too though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Hate public buses, horrible things full of horrible people. Hate trains too though. Ffs! Have a word with yourself, it's a bus... Not Croatia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flumax Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Dunno why anyone fit and healthy would use a town bus. Just walk. Factor in waiting and continued stops is about same time and saves you £2-3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 Glasgow's a big toon! My journey this morning was eight miles - I have walked it, but not with a hangover! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyTJS Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Ffs! Have a word with yourself, it's a bus... Not Croatia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goozay Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) I think you'll find that Mr T told you to use your bike. And no, not that Mr T.I pity the fool that quotes Mr T. Edited August 2, 2015 by Goozay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flumax Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Glasgow's a big toon! My journey this morning was eight miles - I have walked it, but not with a hangover! did say fit and healthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I like public transport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannannan Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Nr2 from Glasgow to Airdrie,survive that you'll survive anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I like public transport You're a good lad though ... Not one of these Tartan Tories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldo87 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Coaches are alright but the bus can gtf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Yes. Glasgows subway. Rubbish! The clockwork orange is a gem. Admittedly, things can go downhill a bit depending on where you alight, but it is a fast, relatively inexpensive method of getting around the city (the inner section of it anyway). I actually think it his high time they expanded it. On a side note, apparently Glasgow is one of the largest cities in Europe not to have some kind of integrated ticketing system for its public transport. I'd certainly hate to be a non-Weegie attempting to get around the city by bus. High time that was addressed too, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) Rubbish! The clockwork orange is a gem. Admittedly, things can go downhill a bit depending on where you alight, but it is a fast, relatively inexpensive method of getting around the city (the inner section of it anyway). I actually think it his high time they expanded it. On a side note, apparently Glasgow is one of the largest cities in Europe not to have some kind of integrated ticketing system for its public transport. I'd certainly hate to be a non-Weegie attempting to get around the city by bus. High time that was addressed too, IMO. Aye, it's a total nonsense - especially when at one point buses and trains were both operated by First. I like the Subway as well - if you want to go from the city centre to Great Western Road or Byres Road it's the way to go. They should install wifi though. Edited August 2, 2015 by Charlie Endell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mox Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Aye, its a total nonsense - especially when at one point buses and trains were both operated by First. I like the Subway as well - if you want to go from the city centre to Great Western Road or Byres Road it's the way to go. They should install wifi though. Spot on btw. Our infrastructure is so far behind other european and even british cities it's embarrassing. There should be an oyster type system which can be used on every mode of transport and would encourage more people to use public transport to their work for example rather than taking the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee- Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Be a few more "on the busses" after train crash in Ayrshire. Incompetent clowns can crash 2 trains when laying ballast. For once, not the fault of Abollio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 Be a few more "on the busses" after train crash in Ayrshire. Incompetent clowns can crash 2 trains when laying ballast. For once, not the fault of Abollio. I've just had a butcher's at that online - bet of a mess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flumax Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 BBC four right now a doc in coach travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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