hello1964 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, RollingJ said: Two separate issues, but you can't see that - obviously. I do see it. Well I also see the state of our dreadful bus service. Why you can't accept the buses are: Often late. Filthy. Stinking of sweat and urine, beer and cannabis. Often just don't turn up...is your business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bargepole23 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 1 minute ago, hello1964 said: I do see it. Well I also see the state of our dreadful bus service. Why you can't accept the buses are: Often late. Filthy. Stinking of sweat and urine, beer and cannabis. Often just don't turn up...is your business. I doubt the bus itself is "Stinking of sweat and urine, beer and cannabis.", more likely the passengers. What are the bus company supposed to do, a sniff test of each passenger before he or she is allowed on? What bus route(s) is this? Certainly not the case on any of the buses I use. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hello1964 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 1 minute ago, Bargepole23 said: I doubt the bus itself is "Stinking of sweat and urine, beer and cannabis.", more likely the passengers. What are the bus company supposed to do, a sniff test of each passenger before he or she is allowed on? What bus route(s) is this? Certainly not the case on any of the buses I use. More likely the passengers..absolutely. You may have noticed, as have I, and many people, the people going to work early morning, boarding buses while clearly reeking of cannabis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resident Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 43 minutes ago, hello1964 said: The reason every bus is jam packed these days is the cuts in the service. Queues a mile long everywhere you go, people packed like sardines into filthy, stinking, non roadworthy shells really. People like Louise Haigh just vote touting, empty phrases , nothing more. Why, when reviewing bus services, do they not consult the paying public? 1. A full bus is more than likely making money so it's not going to be withdrawn/reduced. I'm told by friends who work in the industry that it costs an average of £87-90 per HOUR to run 1 vehicle so picking up a handful at £2 a throw ain't paying the costs. 2. Let's not get carried away. Some times there maybe be around 30 people waiting at bus stations like Meadowhall or Arundel Gate (waiting for multiple services) but a 'mile-long' 3. Buses are cleaned daily and leave the depot clean so if it's filthy and stinks by the time you get on one then you need to look at your fellow passengers 4. If they weren't roadworthy then they wouldn't be on the road. They get checked daily before service. The check is basic. They get a more comprehensive check every 28 days. 5. A politician using buzzwords and a hot topic in order to garner votes, [sarcasm]NEVER![/sarcasm]. 6. They do consult the public. I've seen PTE with clipboards and tables at interchanges a number of times before changes. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hello1964 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 1 minute ago, Resident said: 1. A full bus is more than likely making money so it's not going to be withdrawn/reduced. I'm told by friends who work in the industry that it costs an average of £87-90 per HOUR to run 1 vehicle so picking up a handful at £2 a throw ain't paying the costs. 2. Let's not get carried away. Some times there maybe be around 30 people waiting at bus stations like Meadowhall or Arundel Gate (waiting for multiple services) but a 'mile-long' 3. Buses are cleaned daily and leave the depot clean so if it's filthy and stinks by the time you get on one then you need to look at your fellow passengers 4. If they weren't roadworthy then they wouldn't be on the road. They get checked daily before service. The check is basic. They get a more comprehensive check every 28 days. 5. A politician using buzzwords and a hot topic in order to garner votes, [sarcasm]NEVER![/sarcasm]. 6. They do consult the public. I've seen PTE with clipboards and tables at interchanges a number of times before changes. Thanks for these points. Interesting about costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hello1964 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/traffic-and-travel/sheffield-bus-attacks-curfew-buses-on-castlebeck-avenue-manor-lidl-24-service-4358831 It's not safe travelling through the Manor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingJ Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, hello1964 said: https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/traffic-and-travel/sheffield-bus-attacks-curfew-buses-on-castlebeck-avenue-manor-lidl-24-service-4358831 It's not safe travelling through the Manor... Not the bus operators or the councils fault - just the yobbos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hello1964 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 8 minutes ago, RollingJ said: Not the bus operators or the councils fault - just the yobbos. It's one element of safety for the passengers too., where major concerns undoubtedly exist. Buses in Sheffield are not safe.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hello1964 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/police-hunt-pervert-after-man-25384061 Sexual assault on the bus... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hello1964 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/people/sheffield-bus-driver-quits-job-after-brutal-attack-3400095 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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