Two Pleased Ladies and a Happy Driver
Yesterday afternoon, I took a New Bus for London from Islington Green to the Balls Pond Road. Because of the time of day and the weather, there were only about six people on the lower deck of the bus.
In front of me, were two ladies of a certain age and I asked them what they thought of the new bus. They said, that they had so much space and seemed very pleased with it.
I then moved to the back and asked the driver/conductor, what the bus was like to drive. He said he was happy with it, although the acceleration was a bit lively.
So perhaps they should be called Halley’s Comets after Edmond Halley, one of Hackney’s most famous citizens.
The New Bus for London Goes On Its Way
This was the last picture I took yesterday, as it was getting dark.
New Bus for London On Its Way to Hackney Central
It shows the New Bus for London crossing the traffic lights on its way to Hackney Central.
Note the advert saying it’s “Designed for Londoners” It is! And for visitors and tourists too!
I Finally Catch A New Bus for London in the Balls Pond Road
I only managed to catch it with a camera, as I had my shopping with me and was just going home.
A New Bus for London on Route 38
At least though they are not a figment of London’s imagination.
My last memory of it as it crossed towards Islington, was of the conductor balanced at the bottom of the back stairs, just like he would have been on an old Routemaster.
I should say, as I was taking the picture, I was approached by a well-dressed black guy about half my age, who’d just got off the bus. He was truly enthusiastic about the bus.
So does good design appeal to everyone?
The Anonymous Widower 