Re: [VIC? NSW?] OT - doubling efficiency/frequent service

["Hubert Lam" <hubert@imap4.com>]

With X, E and L routes I think there should not be any set-down points at
least 66% of the journey from where the route started. That way a coin-box
can be installed and the correct fare just dropped into the box, with one
end being able to be inspected by the driver so the correct fare is paid
(not less!)--without change being provided.

That way it saves a lot of paper (at least on the tickets) and discourages
local travel on these routes, which is not intended in the first place.

Then you won't need a conductor to sell tickets on board. Everyone would've
paid when entering.

"sj" <passenger@ansett.com> wrote in message
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> Big problem here, RTBU would not allow drivers to operate such services.
> There was an idea once of running a limited stops double decker bendi's
> on the L90/L88 services.(L88 Avalon - R/SQ.)
>
> How would like to be on a bus that was carrying 160+ people. 60+ tonne
> of dead weight to stop? Another problem is security on board the bus.
>
> Also you would have to re-employ a conductor, something that current STA
> management do not want to do.
>
> Sydney is getting busier and busier, it is becoming increasingly
> difficult to drive in, that is why you will probably see the 14.5m buses
> phased out over the next few years. As for the ancient bendies well
> that's another story.
>
> Tramway's are limited to an extent in that if there is a break down on
> the line, the you can not simply go around the broken down vehicle.
> Signally and line maintainence also creates serious problems.(cost)
>
> Frequent buses are the best way forward. You can always add extra
> services when demand requires it. eg 380 services. 5 min services in the
> peak.
>
>
> > I'll give some STA Sydney examples where double decks could run, with
the
> > same frequency maintained and be able to rack up more revenue:
> >
> > 288 Epping -- QVB
> > 400 Burwood/Eastgardens -- Bondi Junction
> > L90 Palm Beach -- Railway Square
> > 426/428 Tempe/Dulwich Hill -- Circular Quay
> > 394/L94/X94 La Perouse -- Circular Quay
> > 393 La Perouse -- Railway Square
> > 372 Coogee -- Railway Square
> > 891/895 UNSW -- Railway Square
> > 470 Lilyfield -- Circular Quay (I don't think the introduction of Metro
> > Light Rail has not affected patronage)
> > 438/L38 Abbotsford -- Circular Quay
> > 500 Ryde -- Circular Quay
> > 520/L20 Parramatta -- Circular Quay
> > 380 North Bondi/Bondi Junction -- Circular Quay
> >
> > also for Westbus, their M2 Hills--City buses.