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« on: December 09, 2005, 10:02:31 »
Well most (apart from Mayor Ken and Tufftee it seems  :wink: ) are really gutted to see this iconic part of London vansih from main service

The dreaded bendy bus that blocks traffic lights, catches fire and gets stuck in tight corners is taking over

Be honest, what you you rather go on in london???

The bendy or the classis routemaster!!!!
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« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2005, 10:14:09 »
Routemaster anyday  :wink:

Anyday that is as long as I'm in London. With not living there, London is like a holiday destination ( :? ) and so the Routemasters add to the charm ( :?  :? ) and make the whole visit enjoyable ( :?  :?  :? ).

If I had to use them everyday, I would want a third option of a modern normal sized bus  :D
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« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2005, 10:14:58 »
I'd rather travel on anything that steered well clear of London...but that wasn't an option  :D
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« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2005, 10:16:51 »
I used a normal double decker for the last few years and yes they do have their advantage

CCTV, clean, spacious BUT you cant meet legging ir after a bus and the conductor helping you on the back as it flies down Oxford street.

Dam dangerous but "how terribly english"  :wink:
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« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2005, 10:24:53 »
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Dam dangerous but "how terribly english"


Spot on mate - will be a real shame to see those old buses go.
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« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2005, 10:35:17 »
Sorry i can't vote as i hate all buses!

I have to get on a staff bus at the Airport to transport me from the Staff Carpark to the Cental terminal area?
With all those people spreading their Colds and Flu Viruses by Coughing and Sneezing on a packed Bus!

NO Thanks!!

As i stated Before!

"Only when i have Too"
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« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2005, 10:37:22 »
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Well most (apart from Mayor Ken and Tufftee it seems  :wink: )


Ash! Don't Take it Personally!

I hate being Likened to that W@-K-R ? Livingstone!
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« Reply #7 on: December 09, 2005, 10:38:09 »
Typical they will sell them, but you'll see the things going on and on all over the world, as everybody else will want them
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« Reply #8 on: December 09, 2005, 11:11:02 »
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Well most (apart from Mayor Ken and Tufftee it seems  :wink: )


Ash! Don't Take it Personally!

I hate being Likened to that W@-K-R ? Livingstone!


Im only winding you up pal, I know that no-one would EVER want to be linked to Ken  :wink:
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« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2005, 11:12:06 »
We ahve those bendy nightmares in Manchester, they pull out with vehicles along side without checking mirrors and just generally add to the conjestion, never usually more than a mini bus full of people on them anyway!

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« Reply #10 on: December 09, 2005, 11:14:13 »
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We ahve those bendy nightmares in Manchester, they pull out with vehicles along side without checking mirrors and just generally add to the conjestion, never usually more than a mini bus full of people on them anyway!

H


Exactly the same here pal  :(  :x  :x  :x  :x
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« Reply #11 on: December 09, 2005, 11:14:56 »
Would you rather have a TRAM system Returned to the Streets?
The answer from me is Yes!! 8)
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« Reply #12 on: December 09, 2005, 11:17:24 »
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Would you rather have a TRAM system Returned to the Streets?
The answer from me is Yes!! 8)


We have that too..... works wonders, all the crossings / lanes are on traffic lights and apart from making the maze of central Manchester one way streets even more confusing it barely adds to the congestion.

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« Reply #13 on: December 09, 2005, 11:18:53 »
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Would you rather have a TRAM system Returned to the Streets?
The answer from me is Yes!! 8)


NOW YOUR TALKING!!!!

Used the trams in Manchester for 3 years everyday.  Only problem I ever had was the tram hit a cow.

They investigated why the tram was so badly damaged.  Never mind that......









What the *&$% was a cow doing on a track in the middle of Manchester  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:
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« Reply #14 on: December 09, 2005, 11:19:29 »
At least they can stay in their own lanes!  :lol:
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« Reply #15 on: December 09, 2005, 11:21:10 »
Ah But TRAMS Are Cool! 8)  8)  8)  8)  8)  8)  8)  :roll:
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« Reply #16 on: December 09, 2005, 11:22:53 »
Alot of the old tram tunnels still exist in London

Never sure why Ken never put them in.

I reckon in ten years all the buses in Oxford st will have gone and a tram system will replace them

The trams work a treat in Manchester and in Croydon and in Sheffield

Seems crazy Ken hasnt even talked about it!!!!
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« Reply #17 on: December 09, 2005, 11:23:02 »
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What the *&$% was a cow doing on a track in the middle of Manchester  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:


You sure it wasnt one of the local ladies.  :)

H - going into hiding.....

ps only kidding local ladies your all lovely
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« Reply #18 on: December 09, 2005, 11:24:44 »
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ps only kidding local ladies your all lovely


No there not, Ive lived there for 5 years  :wink:

I'll get my coat.......  :shock:
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« Reply #19 on: December 09, 2005, 11:27:03 »
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The trams work a treat in Manchester and in Croydon and in Sheffield

Seems crazy Ken hasnt even talked about it!!!!



Thats Cos He's a W@-K-R ?
Who can't see past his own Bank Balance! :x
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« Reply #20 on: December 09, 2005, 14:02:28 »
aint you guys got the underground anyway?
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« Reply #21 on: December 09, 2005, 14:51:07 »
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ps only kidding local ladies your all lovely


No there not, Ive lived there for 5 years  :wink:

I'll get my coat.......  :shock:


Had to add that most of them are bigger than me.
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« Reply #22 on: December 09, 2005, 20:11:05 »
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The trams work a treat in Manchester and in Croydon and in Sheffield

Seems crazy Ken hasnt even talked about it!!!!




that is why he dont talk about them cos they work unlike the congestion charge
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« Reply #23 on: December 09, 2005, 22:16:29 »
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Used the trams in Manchester for 3 years everyday.  
You may have seen me then - I used to drive them. I was the miserable looking one - erm... hang on.... we all looked miserable :twisted:
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« Reply #24 on: December 09, 2005, 22:46:37 »
A mate of muine said they're flogging the old routemasters off at £2k each - if only I'd spce to park one!!
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« Reply #25 on: December 11, 2005, 00:07:48 »
I would rather ride on the routemaster, but having driven routemasters and modern busses I would rather drive the modern ones !
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« Reply #26 on: December 11, 2005, 00:18:31 »
AAAArgh!  I'd rather walk than use a Peasant Wagon.

But i s'pose a Routemaster is as much a part of London as the Taxi's.
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