Auld reekie
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I’m well aware of that.The 45 is on the Lothian website...
I’m well aware of that.The 45 is on the Lothian website...
None of those place names are confusing for anyone who has an ounce of common sense.They've also sorted the 281 now. Earlier the Livingston - Deans leg of the timetable was missing.
Although on the place names in the 281 timetable there's still issues with the names being automatically cut which could be confusing to people from outside the area. For example "St. John's Hospital" shows as "St. John's Hospi". Likewise with "Deans Primary Sc", "Royston Roundabo", "Bathgate Fire St", "Bathgate Town Ce" and "Bathgate Morriso". Yet bizarrely "J4 M8 Distribution Park" shows in full despite being a longer name than those other locations.
None of those place names are confusing for anyone who has an ounce of common sense.
"Bathgate Fire Street" what's that?
The issue with the timetables is they're 90% of the time taking the stop names off traveline and then shortening them. For The Centre in Livingston the timetables state "Livingston" and then the stance number (For example: "Livingston B"), while it may be clear to us that it's referring to stance B at The Centre it may not be the case for the average punter or someone less familiar with the area. Likewise on the 275 there's "Health Centre", what health centre is it referring to? Yes to us who know the network it's clear that it's referring to Bathgate Health Centre, but again how is someone not familiar with the area meant to know that, there could be another health centre near by... First are very guilty of this too, compare that to Stagecoach where the place names are typically far more logical as their online timetables are manually inputted rather than automated.
Exactly that, there are at least 3 in Livi that you would just call a health centre, granted Howden Health Centre is at St Johns Hospital, but you also have Craigshill Health Centre and Carmondean Health Centre when you look at the 275 online it shows Livingston to Edinburgh on the timetable with no mention of Bathgate so one would assume that the bus is going there, considering First used to and may possibly still run with Livingston Centre on their screens, it makes sense for it to be clearer, especially to the average punter or traveller.
Where in Marine was this taken from? Doesn't look like the Marine I remember to be honest.See this old one has finally appeared at marine last night is it the X584 training bus
it was to be used as public relations vehicle or on service at the same time as the open top tridents, but it fell through when hall left.See this old one has finally appeared at marine last night is it the X584 training bus
From Seafield Road East, down the hill.Where in Marine was this taken from? Doesn't look like the Marine I remember to be honest.
My apologies I forgot to credit Stuart for the photo I have now edited it he has now been creditedit was to be used as public relations vehicle or on service at the same time as the open top tridents, but it fell through when hall left.
That image also isnt your property.
From Seafield Road East, down the hill.
Nothing to share unfortunately.Has there been any news about the new buses?
Nothing to share unfortunately.
Ok thanks, hopefully there is news soonNothing to share unfortunately.
It would be unlikely for them to do an event due to covid-19Are they planning an event or just going to push them out?
I take it x584 will more than likely be sold offNothing to share unfortunately.
most likely, it's entirely non-standard in the fleet.I take it x584 will more than likely be sold off
Are they planning an event or just going to push them out?
Talking of non standard is the UVG Dart still kicking about?most likely, it's entirely non-standard in the fleet.
I'd imagine there will be a photo shoot and social media campaign/media coverage.
Excellent PR opportunity launching a new fleet during these times.
the only use at lothian i could see for it is spares for 572 (IF 572 is staying) but even then 584 looks like its been in a scrapyard for about 5 years so i doubt that would be happeningI take it x584 will more than likely be sold off
if that’s that v reg publicity one then yes i seen it from the train at Newbridge depot last weekTalking of non standard is the UVG Dart still kicking about?
the only use at lothian i could see for it is spares for 572 (IF 572 is staying) but even then 584 looks like its been in a scrapyard for about 5 years so i doubt that would be happening
if that’s that v reg publicity one then yes i seen it from the train at Newbridge depot last week
If most people use Google Maps then they should hurry up and get the route colours back to what they should be!!When I talked to planning officer at Lothian a while back , he was of the opinion that most people use journey planners and Google maps with '80% of customers having smart phones.'. Timetables are seen as having a lower priority with customers nudged towards using the app or Google maps.