every time i see one, it's full of immigrants.......right down to the back, i allways have to stand when i finish work, wern't these buses made for us brits?
2007-11-19 06:10:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
well theres allways the roof of the bus, lol
2007-11-19 06:27:20 · answer #1 · answered by alpha.female 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most of the people you see 'not paying' would actually have some sort of pass, but yes fare evasion is high. Total cashless boarding on ALL buses is an aspiration of TfL, so the bendis are just the first stage. There is nothing inherently wrong with articulated buses. They have been commonplace in many parts of Europe for a long time. In theory there is nothing wrong with them here, but in practice the frequency has been thinned out too much when artics have been introduced. This has caused overcrowding - not the bus itself. Perhaps more of a problem is the sheer size of the bus which has caused congestion and has meant that many stops have had to be re-sited, often causing inconvenience. Abroad there tends to be less traffic congestion and for there to be many more straight, broad avenues for such buses to go down! There are currently no plans to introduce any more artics - I think that says a lot! The general slagging-off of Routemasters in the reply above is a bit harsh - and isn't really a reply to the question asked. Most people given a choice between one of these 'museum pieces' and any sort of new bus, now matter how 'disabled friendly' would choose the museum piece every time. And don't get me going on straight staircases! The staircase on a Routemaster is MUCH safer than a straight one.
2016-05-24 05:13:57 · answer #2 · answered by susanna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This goes some way to disproving one of the points that those who are 'anti immigration' make. Immigrants obviously do not get as much money as people say they do, or they would be driving round in cars, taxis and possibly limousines. Those who have come from outside the UK rarely have much money to spend on transport, therefore the bus is the only way for them.
We all have to stand on busy buses, get used to it, it's life. Oddly enough I always find that I end up on buses full of rude, unruly people, playing loud music on mobile phones, swearing and acting like idiots - 99% of these are white British people.
Buses are for everyone, if you are really so bothered about sitting on a bus with immigrants, walk home instead and think about your rather unpleasant view of immigrants - immigrants who deserve to be on the bus as much as you. We all pay our fare the same, so in terms of transport, this makes us equal.
2007-11-19 07:19:52 · answer #3 · answered by nic_ess 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yup, let's repatriate the lot. Anyone who isn't pure-bred Celt with deathly white skin, blue eyes and thick curly black hair can clear off back home: the Angles, the Saxons, the Normans... anyone with a bit of Viking blood in them...
What, you think immigration to these islands is something new? Muppet!
2007-11-19 11:58:54 · answer #4 · answered by Jen . 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wait! Immigrants don't stand up in order to give you a seat when you get on the bus? That's absurd!
Maybe you should start wearing a white sheet and carrying a burning cross on your commute-- then they'll know who's a REAL Londoner.
2007-11-19 06:24:57 · answer #5 · answered by hutchie6 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Now Now ... come on you know the score .... ken gets a bus .. you pay for it ... migrant gypsy gets the seat .... you're a Brit what right have you here in London?
If ken livingstone had his way he would have you towing the bloody thing to keep London green. Oh and you would be answerable to those very ethnics that ken holds in such high esteem. Remember managerial positions in the LFB are only for ken's tribes regardless as to their grasp of the English language let alone qualifications.
2007-11-19 06:25:16 · answer #6 · answered by george a 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
No they're for all the bent b****ds from the financial district in the City of London....
2007-11-19 06:24:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They were made for people going to work. Just like you, me and anyone else who's trying to make a living and strengthen the economy of the country, including migrant workers.
Although almost certainly without your idiotic racism.
2007-11-19 06:24:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I'm sure due to increased demand, London Transport has a new racist bus in the pipeline just for you and your sort so relax.
2007-11-19 06:18:06 · answer #9 · answered by Bob J 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
They were made to accomodate huge numbers of Londoners, regardless of colour or creed!
2007-11-19 06:23:17 · answer #10 · answered by turkeystuffing_dude 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋