Why I Often Wait For A New Bus for London At The Angel
Today, I went up to the Angel to do some shopping. I don’t use a reusable bag, as I haven’t found one I like, since my old Waitrose one collapsed.
So today, I was coming back with two plastic bags of shopping, of which one was particularly awkward as it contained a double large box of tissues. With only one good hand, getting on a normal bus is sometimes difficult, as the entrance is often crowded as people buy their tickets.
But if I go to the rear platform or middle door of a New Bus for London, getting on is usually a much more straightforward affair. Especially, at the rear platform, where many use it as a quick way to get upstairs. As the bus has three Oyster card readers, if it is particularly busy, I will sometimes get in and then reach back to become a legal rider.
Today, I saw a Hackney Central bus was arriving in a minute. So I waited! I struck lucky with a New Bus for London and I was able to ride home in First Class!
The Anonymous Widower 
Thanks for that little anecdote, it is proving to be a great bus indeed, and I only wish all London routes were being converted to NBFLs, but I suppose that’s not a realistic prospect. Aanyway, in the meantime I will enjoy your anecdotes re my favourite London bus.
PS: I see from another site that the delivery of the production models (for route 24) are ahead of schedule, and are already being delivered one by one from the ‘Wright bus’ factory in Ballymena . . . .
Comment by Mark Johnson | March 5, 2013 |
Thanks for the last bit of information. I’ve been wondering, when they will arrive. I’d like to see a few more on the 38, as I think itb will be good for Hackney.
Comment by AnonW | March 5, 2013 |
check out this site, http://www.routey.co.uk/
Comment by average joe | March 25, 2013 |