The Anonymous Widower

Where’s The Middle Door?

I took this picture of one of Birmingham’s many buses.

Where’s The Middle Door?

Outside of London, buses rarely have the second door, that all London buses do.

Two door buses have the advantage of much quicker loading and unloading, especially for buggies and wheelchairs, which results in a faster service.

A Manchester bus driver told me that the low life hangs around the driver trying to nick his money on a one-door bus, but with two doors in London you never see this behaviour, as they leave the driver to get on with his job.

The image of bus travel could be greatly improved by making every one two doors, as the service would be faster and less hassle.

And whilst they’re at, why do drivers outside of London issue me with a ticket despite the fact I have a free bus pass?

November 4, 2012 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | Birmingham, Buses