Re: Freeride for late train/trams [Vic...where else:-)]

["James C" <jamesccj@optusnet.com.au>]

John Wayman <trecker@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
392f9f22$0$2617@news01.syd.optusnet.com.au">news:392f9f22$0$2617@news01.syd.optusnet.com.au...
> "> 2. Buses seem to be left out once again - they are the poor relation
> public transport in Melbourne.
V/line coach services are included.


> Thank god for that! The route I drive on (route 627) is more than 5
minutes
> late most of the day, mostly due to delays at boom gates and traffic
lights.
> It would be easier just to allow free travel on all buses!



> All bus routes will need to be reviewed and achievable running times and
> timetables set. This will be important, especially since many bus routes
run
> down streets where the speed limit is to be reduced to 50km per hour from
> January.

A person hit by a car at 50kph can survive easily...but hit by a <<<BUS>>>>>
at 50k or any speed higher then 15 kph would probabily ..............



> The government will have to buy a few more buses, revise timetables and
> arrange changes in traffic light cycles for operators if on time operation
> is to be attempted.
Revise timetable is much better. An install Met card on National bus...maybe

Cheers
James