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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2017 2:51:28 GMT
I was toying with the idea of creating another thread, this time about routes which are usually day only but run through the night on new years eve, but realised the thread might gather cobwebs during the middle part of 2018 lol. So I’m looking for some feedback here to see what people’s ideas are
With TfL not publishing exact details of 24 hour day routes on NYE I am wondering what routes they will select (maybe the same as last year?) and what routes people would like to see run and why.
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Post by Alex on Dec 30, 2017 3:27:18 GMT
I remember that when my bro worked in Tesco, that people came to complain that they were not open on Christmas day (easter etc) with one arguing that he didn't get his Christmas dinner because the staff didn't open the shop on Christmas day. Going to do a bit of the old urban speak now: Loooooooolllllllll, he obviously doesn't know his onions anyway, most places in London you'll find a kebab shop open (I recall from my own, albeit former, bit of the world having the chat with 'the big man' at Express Kebabs on Plumstead High Street that they would be open all day Christmas Day - if my girlfriend, now wife had got the hump with me that was my plan B, lovely place and if anyone is down that way on a Woolwich originating bus the stop is Purrett Road EDIT: I get what you mean and not taking it too literally, but, bloody hell..... I've seen people waiting at bus stops on Christmas Day before, I've even stopped and given people a lift before Now Mr. Sid though a lot of forumers have taken issue with some of the things you've said before, you and I have always been good (especially the decent chat in the South East London Crossrail thread), but seriously, sod that. I'm not having random people getting in the Silver Fox (my silver Fiesta), a charitable act admittedly but you need to be careful (especially where I am now, who could you pick up on the Romford Road?) I've seen people wait past midnight on a Sunday for DLR trains; when you try to tell them there are no trains running: "that's not true. There's one last one, Service Closed" DLR are fecking awful at that sort of thing. They've run engineering work timetables with no regard for the published (posters, TfL site, everything really) last train times. Nobody would be any the wiser and lots of people have probably been screwed over with this approach. That's one thing LUL can't be faulted for, even when a minimal service runs due to engineering the published last trains (and odd moves - I had a senior driver ask me why there was a random Baker Street Circle line shunt move on the Boxing Day schedule - reason being that the regular Sunday schedule sees a Circle shunt at South Kensington, then reverse Baker Street at the last knockings - this had to replicate the timings of what would have run on the bit of line that was working - no trains round the Circle/District from Edgware Road BTW on Boxing Day) do run where they should do. DLR seem to do their own thing with no info, and the worst thing about that is with a lot of unstaffed stations where is the supervisor to sign the chit to get you a special taxi home (which you deserve because they've made it up as they want to?)....
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Post by RandomBusesGirl on Dec 30, 2017 7:15:08 GMT
I've seen people wait past midnight on a Sunday for DLR trains; when you try to tell them there are no trains running: "that's not true. There's one last one, Service Closed" I think everyone has seen punters waiting for - night buses at stops served only by day routes - day routes after operation has ceased for the day - buses at closed bus stops - buses at the wrong ‘flag’ - a train for a closed line at night tube interchange points - an age for a train to a destination affected by works The scary thing is, I see these examples far too often. And they think they know better than the staff who are trying to help! Don't forget the people who hail buses showing "Not in Service"! And Rail Replacements at some random residential road stops. And limited stop routes such as 607 and X26 at any stop they desire. And they pull faces when it doesn't stop
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Post by sid on Dec 30, 2017 7:55:38 GMT
I think everyone has seen punters waiting for - night buses at stops served only by day routes - day routes after operation has ceased for the day - buses at closed bus stops - buses at the wrong ‘flag’ - a train for a closed line at night tube interchange points - an age for a train to a destination affected by works The scary thing is, I see these examples far too often. And they think they know better than the staff who are trying to help! Don't forget the people who hail buses showing "Not in Service"! And Rail Replacements at some random residential road stops. And limited stop routes such as 607 and X26 at any stop they desire. And they pull faces when it doesn't stop In fairness some people have poor eyesight and some blinds are illegible, unlit blinds during the hours of darkness being a common problem.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2017 10:02:51 GMT
I think everyone has seen punters waiting for - night buses at stops served only by day routes - day routes after operation has ceased for the day - buses at closed bus stops - buses at the wrong ‘flag’ - a train for a closed line at night tube interchange points - an age for a train to a destination affected by works The scary thing is, I see these examples far too often. And they think they know better than the staff who are trying to help! Don't forget the people who hail buses showing "Not in Service"! And Rail Replacements at some random residential road stops. And limited stop routes such as 607 and X26 at any stop they desire. And they pull faces when it doesn't stop Tickles me every time I see a desperado try and board a bus when it’s sat in traffic or at lights having just left a stop which is now a little bit behind the vehicle. They try to charm their way on with a smile but when they realise it isn’t going to happen they sulk and some even resort to verbally abusing the driver or physically attacking the bus. As if that is going to change the driver’s mind! Ah, the human race 🙄
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Post by DT 11 on Dec 30, 2017 11:00:09 GMT
I think everyone has seen punters waiting for - night buses at stops served only by day routes - day routes after operation has ceased for the day - buses at closed bus stops - buses at the wrong ‘flag’ - a train for a closed line at night tube interchange points - an age for a train to a destination affected by works The scary thing is, I see these examples far too often. And they think they know better than the staff who are trying to help! Don't forget the people who hail buses showing "Not in Service"! And Rail Replacements at some random residential road stops. And limited stop routes such as 607 and X26 at any stop they desire. And they pull faces when it doesn't stop When doing route learning a few weeks ago had a number of people putting hands out when the bus has no blinds.
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Post by snowman on Dec 30, 2017 11:15:42 GMT
Don't forget the people who hail buses showing "Not in Service"! And Rail Replacements at some random residential road stops. And limited stop routes such as 607 and X26 at any stop they desire. And they pull faces when it doesn't stop When doing route learning a few weeks ago had a number of people putting hands out when the bus has no blinds. Not unreasonable considering the number of in service buses some garages throw out with non operating blank blinds. Personally I think there should be a Not in service blind with reversed colours so it is obvious from a distance (but that debate is for another thread)
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Post by rmz19 on Dec 30, 2017 12:14:33 GMT
Don't forget the people who hail buses showing "Not in Service"! And Rail Replacements at some random residential road stops. And limited stop routes such as 607 and X26 at any stop they desire. And they pull faces when it doesn't stop When doing route learning a few weeks ago had a number of people putting hands out when the bus has no blinds. LOL Did this happen at stops only served by one route? In this scenario perhaps when people see a bus approaching they assume it's that bus they're waiting for, ignore the blinds and easily forget the idea of buses being out of service. That or they're drunk...
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Post by sid on Dec 30, 2017 12:30:00 GMT
When doing route learning a few weeks ago had a number of people putting hands out when the bus has no blinds. LOL Did this happen at stops only served by one route? In this scenario perhaps when people see a bus approaching they assume it's that bus they're waiting for, ignore the blinds and easily forget the idea of buses being out of service. That or they're drunk... Or maybe partiality sighted? Is there really much point in these posting seeking to portray people as idiots by people who presumably never make mistakes themselves?
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Post by SILENCED on Dec 30, 2017 12:40:54 GMT
LOL Did this happen at stops only served by one route? In this scenario perhaps when people see a bus approaching they assume it's that bus they're waiting for, ignore the blinds and easily forget the idea of buses being out of service. That or they're drunk... Or maybe partiality sighted? Is there really much point in these posting seeking to portray people as idiots by people who presumably never make mistakes themselves? Were you not the one the other week saying Londoners would be incapable of grasping a commercial Xmas day service?
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Post by sid on Dec 30, 2017 12:54:30 GMT
Or maybe partiality sighted? Is there really much point in these posting seeking to portray people as idiots by people who presumably never make mistakes themselves? Were you not the one the other week saying Londoners would be incapable of grasping a commercial Xmas day service? Dear oh dear!! Go back and read it!
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Post by rmz19 on Dec 30, 2017 13:17:56 GMT
LOL Did this happen at stops only served by one route? In this scenario perhaps when people see a bus approaching they assume it's that bus they're waiting for, ignore the blinds and easily forget the idea of buses being out of service. That or they're drunk... Or maybe partiality sighted? Is there really much point in these posting seeking to portray people as idiots by people who presumably never make mistakes themselves? Sid chill....I wasn't portraying people as idiots as you bluntly put it, I was looking at this situation rationally and merely stating the possibility within this scenario. As for my last point, although it was made in jest, realistically if one's judgement is so impaired then it's obviously unsurprising.
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Post by sid on Dec 30, 2017 13:35:23 GMT
[quote author=" rmz19" ="/post/409710/thread" timestamp="1514639876"] Or maybe partiality sighted? Is there really much point in these posting seeking to portray people as idiots by people who presumably never make mistakes themselves? Sid chill....I wasn't portraying people as idiots as you bluntly put it, I was looking at this situation rationally and merely stating the possibility within this scenario. As for my last point, although it was made in jest, realistically if one's judgement is so impaired then it's obviously unsurprising.[/quote] All these endless stories of people putting their hands out for buses that aren't in service and such like, what is the point? Don't we all make mistakes?
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Post by SILENCED on Dec 30, 2017 13:41:58 GMT
Were you not the one the other week saying Londoners would be incapable of grasping a commercial Xmas day service? Dear oh dear!! Go back and read it! The result would be mass confusion with people not being able to use oystercards. OK re-read ... you saying Londoners would be confused by such arrangements ... which is the same as saying you reckon they are too stupid to be able to grasp the principal ... or what else are you saying would induce such confusion, if it is not being able to grasp a few simple facts.
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Post by sid on Dec 30, 2017 13:58:00 GMT
Dear oh dear!! Go back and read it! The result would be mass confusion with people not being able to use oystercards. OK re-read ... you saying Londoners would be confused by such arrangements ... which is the same as saying you reckon they are too stupid to be able to grasp the principal ... or what else are you saying would induce such confusion, if it is not being able to grasp a few simple facts. I said they would expect to use oysters on them, it doesn't mean they are stupid. Seems to be you that is having difficulty grasping things!
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