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Post by greenboy on Mar 10, 2020 20:03:11 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2020 20:40:50 GMT
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Post by redbus on Mar 11, 2020 20:29:55 GMT
This week I have noticed many buses busier than usual, particularly in the evening peak. For example I was at Baker Street today, and the buses were rammed compared to usual. I wonder if people are switching to buses from the tube because of Coronavirus?
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Post by galwhv69 on Mar 11, 2020 20:37:31 GMT
This week I have noticed many buses busier than usual, particularly in the evening peak. For example I was at Baker Street today, and the buses were rammed compared to usual. I wonder if people are switching to buses from the tube because of Coronavirus? I've noticed the opposite, not as many people using the 35/37 towards Brixton from Clapham in the AM peak |
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Post by Pilot on Mar 11, 2020 22:39:16 GMT
So you're telling me they're gonna wipe all the railings in all buses every night? You're having a laugh  |
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Post by greenboy on Mar 11, 2020 23:01:15 GMT
This week I have noticed many buses busier than usual, particularly in the evening peak. For example I was at Baker Street today, and the buses were rammed compared to usual. I wonder if people are switching to buses from the tube because of Coronavirus? I've noticed the opposite, not as many people using the 35/37 towards Brixton from Clapham in the AM peak I've noticed it being a lot quieter everywhere, public transport, shops, pubs, restaurants etc and it's likely to get worse before it gets better. I can understand people avoiding the tube but a packed bus carries much the same risk. |
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Post by richard on Mar 11, 2020 23:27:20 GMT
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Post by george on Mar 11, 2020 23:31:07 GMT
No it's Heathrow Airport that has had a 4.8% year on year decline in passenger numbers not the tube. Although I have noticed less people using the tube. |
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Post by capitalomnibus on Mar 12, 2020 1:24:27 GMT
This week I have noticed many buses busier than usual, particularly in the evening peak. For example I was at Baker Street today, and the buses were rammed compared to usual. I wonder if people are switching to buses from the tube because of Coronavirus? I've noticed the opposite, not as many people using the 35/37 towards Brixton from Clapham in the AM peak I also noticed the opposite, most buses were very quiet, some carrying fresh air. |
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Post by capitalomnibus on Mar 12, 2020 1:27:20 GMT
So you're telling me they're gonna wipe all the railings in all buses every night? You're having a laugh They should be doing that normal, it is such a shame that it only comes to this outbreak for this to happen. Most buses would go months without this happening.
Some garages at times would mop every bus in one night, including windows and a general sweep, so it is possible. Trouble is many of the cleaning teams at garages, do not have passion in the job, I guess they are being paid peanuts so cannot be bothered and do the bare minimum.
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Post by capitalomnibus on Mar 12, 2020 1:30:34 GMT
No it's Heathrow Airport that has had a 4.8% year on year decline in passenger numbers not the tube. Although I have noticed less people using the tube. Not surprised the Underground has seen numbers decline, don't blame them.
Trump has also just announced a travel ban from mainland Europe to the USA from midnight on Friday (blame Italy for that), the UK is not included.
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Post by greenboy on Mar 12, 2020 7:32:05 GMT
So you're telling me they're gonna wipe all the railings in all buses every night? You're having a laugh They should be doing that normal, it is such a shame that it only comes to this outbreak for this to happen. Most buses would go months without this happening.
Some garages at times would mop every bus in one night, including windows and a general sweep, so it is possible. Trouble is many of the cleaning teams at garages, do not have passion in the job, I guess they are being paid peanuts so cannot be bothered and do the bare minimum.
I agree that buses should be properly cleaned daily including wiping all poles and handrails with disinfectant. This virus has highlighted some of the rather slapdash attitudes to basic hygiene in this country. |
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Post by Eastlondoner62 on Mar 12, 2020 10:50:25 GMT
Seems now travel from the Schengen region has been banned to the USA. This is going to have a major impact on the air industry, Charles De Gaulle is shutting down Terminal 3 due to lack of traffic and the IAG stocks are down 10%.
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Post by richard on Mar 12, 2020 11:42:03 GMT
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Post by shroudoffrost on Mar 12, 2020 12:26:45 GMT
Makes sense given the time frame, as reported that data only goes up to the 22nd February. The last few days probably had a more significant decrease in ridership on buses and trains. The million pound question is will we eventually see a temporary shutdown of all transport in London?  [EDIT] Wont be in the immediate future it seems, read an article, Boris is sticking with the "take it on the chin" attitude! |
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