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Post by evergreenadam on Sept 7, 2020 22:34:06 GMT
A new thread to deal with this specific issue as bus usage has increased to over 50% of pre COVID-19 levels.
I nominate route 533, even after the frequency increase to x20mins.
I know x15 mins is planned.
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Post by vjaska on Sept 8, 2020 0:06:19 GMT
Not a route but a bus stop so I'll apologise in advance if people feel this is in the wrong place - the original St Matthew's Church bus stop which now only serves the 2, 415, 432 & N2 is located on a narrow stretch of pavement which makes social distancing almost impossible. As a result of the 2, 415 & 432 no longer serving Brixton Station stop southbound, this stop has gone from a quiet stop to a very busy stop despite the fact the stops at Brixton Station have plenty of space for social distancing. So I'd like the 2, 3, 196, 415 & 432 all restored to serving the Brixton Station stops and let the St Matthew's Church stop go back to it's quiet self
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Post by greenboy on Sept 8, 2020 6:25:02 GMT
A new thread to deal with this specific issue as bus usage has increased to over 50% of pre COVID-19 levels. I nominate route 533, even after the frequency increase to x20mins. I know x15 mins is planned. The 124 can often be full after the Catford stations in the evening peak with a capacity of just 11. I saw one leaving the town hall stop full the other day and the double decker on the 160 behind had about half a dozen passengers on board. Some double decker extras between Catford and Downham/Grove Park at peak times would be useful although they wouldn't be able to serve the North Downham estate. |
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Post by TB123 on Sept 8, 2020 7:03:48 GMT
The 232s are extremely busy and sometimes over 14 capacity with big bubbles often travelling. 112s between Ealing and Brent Cross have the same issue too
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Post by galwhv69 on Sept 8, 2020 7:23:35 GMT
127, 270 & 493
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Post by ian on Sept 8, 2020 8:52:17 GMT
251 is off the scale at certain times.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2020 9:17:24 GMT
104, 115 and 238
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Post by Eastlondoner62 on Sept 8, 2020 10:35:25 GMT
These routes struggle even without the capacity restrictions  The 238 has got to be the worst out of the lot, something needs to be done about the crowding on that route. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2020 11:02:11 GMT
These routes struggle even without the capacity restrictions The 238 has got to be the worst out of the lot, something needs to be done about the crowding on that route. I was thinking the other day how wasteful some of the school extra buses are, some are out for 20 mins then back to the garage. Perhaps these resources could be used during the evening peaks if the drivers are available of course. |
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Post by greg on Sept 8, 2020 15:29:25 GMT
Suprisingly, the 31 but during evening peaks only. Expected it to be much busier during mornings
The 113 and 168 are crying for support at the moment however
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Post by 15002 on Sept 8, 2020 15:33:41 GMT
These routes struggle even without the capacity restrictions The 238 has got to be the worst out of the lot, something needs to be done about the crowding on that route. I’ve been on the 238 fairly frequently and while it’s normal for it to get packed at Stratford Bus Station, it seems to always skip a few bus stops where people are waiting. I reckon a frequency increase for the route would do it well personally. |
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Post by LK65EBO on Sept 8, 2020 15:58:23 GMT
235
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Post by LondonNorthern on Sept 8, 2020 17:08:17 GMT
143
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Post by Eastlondoner62 on Sept 8, 2020 20:30:50 GMT
These routes struggle even without the capacity restrictions The 238 has got to be the worst out of the lot, something needs to be done about the crowding on that route. I’ve been on the 238 fairly frequently and while it’s normal for it to get packed at Stratford Bus Station, it seems to always skip a few bus stops where people are waiting. I reckon a frequency increase for the route would do it well personally. I would hate waiting for that route for the few stops after Stratford, drivers pretty much never lets anyone on. It's really overdue a PVR increase. |
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Post by LondonNorthern on Sept 8, 2020 20:57:01 GMT
I’ve been on the 238 fairly frequently and while it’s normal for it to get packed at Stratford Bus Station, it seems to always skip a few bus stops where people are waiting. I reckon a frequency increase for the route would do it well personally. I would hate waiting for that route for the few stops after Stratford, drivers pretty much never lets anyone on. It's really overdue a PVR increase. Absolutely. And to think some of those Bus YouTubers calling it useless, you'd be laughing! In fact, I'll link the video and you can see the comment yourself. Look at the 3•rd comment down youtu.be/fewkRpAQnYo |
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