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Post by londonboy71 on Apr 1, 2020 17:44:35 GMT
Does anyone think the bus network will be the same afte this virus or do you think TFL will take the opportunity to radically change it?
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Post by LondonNorthern on Apr 1, 2020 18:39:18 GMT
Does anyone think the bus network will be the same afte this virus or do you think TFL will take the opportunity to radically change it? If TFL were to base their data off of this outbreak it would be very unfair. Sadiq wouldn't base his data off of this. You can't change routes because of an outbreak of this severity - what I've been worrying is people might get put off the network but we can only wait and see. What i think garages might start to do is do more deep cleaning as that could impact the spread of the disease. If cleaners were to wear masks whilst working it could also possibly slow the spread of a similar flu if there was to be one. I wouldn't hope to see any further cuts due to this - I think it would be a bit weird. I hope people's perceptions of Public Transport don't change after this outbreak, that every bus is dirty, not properly cleaned and it is worrying for the network as in a day and age where climate change is upon on us and we may have to take drastic action on how we live, I think keeping the public perception of public transport as good is important. If the quality of bus cleaning was at a seeable improvement people may catch onto the idea that it is getting improved and that not all hope is lost. Also, if there was to be more data post-outbreak that usage was majorly declining, the network could potentially fall apart and we are very lucky in London and surrounding areas close to London to have a cheap and reliable network with constant upgrades - and I hope people don't see a local bus to the shops is bad and instead they then take a car. People could be more anxious after this outbreak about where they step. In fact, how the government put this whole thing out "washing your hands for 20 seconds" isn't something you need to be told - it's something you should be doing. After catching a bus or Train, you wash your hands thoroughly and although people may call public transport unhygienic, it's as unhygienic as the toilet seats you sit on in public, it's as unhygienic as the office you work on. It would be such a shame to see people's perceptions change when some areas could only wish of having a stable transport system like London's. That's all I need to say. |
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Post by londonboy71 on Apr 1, 2020 18:54:34 GMT
I think many private bus companies outside may well go down they don't have the financial backup we have in London
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Post by wivenswold on Apr 1, 2020 18:57:07 GMT
I get the feeling the OP was thinking more in terms of changing travelling habits, working from home or mass unemployment for example.
It may affect the London Bus Network less but Train Operators are certainly expecting a drop-off in peak journeys now many companies have upgraded their IT systems so that entire corporations can work off-site. Most of the companies I've spoken to have found it to be positive experience as have employees. Companies are already eyeing-up massive rental savings that will come from having fewer bums on seats in offices. I know TfL have a team looking at this, along with the adverse effects of this being a lengthy spell of shutdown such as social unrest, millions of job losses and the like. Some financial modellers are even looking at the very real scenario of housing/property market collapse in London as workers move further out if they no longer have to commute.
TfL have a huge property portfolio so they're trying to make sense of the future for good reason.
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Post by LondonNorthern on Apr 1, 2020 19:00:28 GMT
I get the feeling the OP was thinking more in terms of changing travelling habits, working from home or mass unemployment for example. It may affect the London Bus Network less but Train Operators are certainly expecting a drop-off in peak journeys now many companies have upgraded their IT systems so that entire corporations can work off-site. Most of the companies I've spoken to have found it to be positive experience as have employees. Companies are already eyeing-up massive rental savings that will come from having fewer bums on seats in offices. I know TfL have a team looking at this, along with the adverse effects of this being a lengthy spell of shutdown such as social unrest, millions of job losses and the like. Some financial modellers are even looking at the very real scenario of housing/property market collapse in London as workers move further out if they no longer have to commute. TfL have a huge property portfolio so they're trying to make sense of the future for good reason. I wouldn't say people would start working from home more - there was always the option before if there were issues like childcare or looking after young children. People could be flexible with their days but I would think going into the office is much better as it's easier to communicate for some jobs - but not all as you mention. |
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Post by londonboy71 on Apr 2, 2020 11:39:47 GMT
I get the feeling the OP was thinking more in terms of changing travelling habits, working from home or mass unemployment for example. It may affect the London Bus Network less but Train Operators are certainly expecting a drop-off in peak journeys now many companies have upgraded their IT systems so that entire corporations can work off-site. Most of the companies I've spoken to have found it to be positive experience as have employees. Companies are already eyeing-up massive rental savings that will come from having fewer bums on seats in offices. I know TfL have a team looking at this, along with the adverse effects of this being a lengthy spell of shutdown such as social unrest, millions of job losses and the like. Some financial modellers are even looking at the very real scenario of housing/property market collapse in London as workers move further out if they no longer have to commute. TfL have a huge property portfolio so they're trying to make sense of the future for good reason. I wouldn't say people would start working from home more - there was always the option before if there were issues like childcare or looking after young children. People could be flexible with their days but I would think going into the office is much better as it's easier to communicate for some jobs - but not all as you mention. We all need social interaction |
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Post by 6HP502C on Apr 2, 2020 17:52:54 GMT
Does anyone think the bus network will be the same afte this virus or do you think TFL will take the opportunity to radically change it? It will be virtually the same. |
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Post by wirewiper on Apr 2, 2020 18:03:52 GMT
Does anyone think the bus network will be the same afte this virus or do you think TFL will take the opportunity to radically change it? There may be tweaks, but TfL will want to analyse travel trends to see what long-term changes have occurred following the pandemic, before planning any large-scale service changes. |
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