tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6704342683198287523.post2036645916165179457..comments2023-06-16T10:55:07.460+01:00Comments on ASLEF shrugged: Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6704342683198287523.post-41579752061895345382014-01-13T17:56:47.122+00:002014-01-13T17:56:47.122+00:00I think one other factor is the introduction of sl...I think one other factor is the introduction of sliding plug doors at the centre of vehicles. They don't have handrails on the doors whereas the swing inwards front doors do. Some older people like being able to hold on to these rails when alighting / boarding. Buses can also kneel more at the front door than at the centre thus reducing step heights. The old bendy buses could tilt over their full length but other buses don't have the same capability.plcd1https://www.blogger.com/profile/12204475533274701019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6704342683198287523.post-426084854655043082013-12-10T22:14:33.676+00:002013-12-10T22:14:33.676+00:00I must admit to using the front door of buses. How...I must admit to using the front door of buses. However, I only ever do so after 9pm a relatively quiet bus. As long as I am at the front doors ready and waiting then it is better for the driver as (s)he doesn't have to wait for the doors to fully close before setting off.<br />If the bus is busy and/or there are other people getting off at the back of the bus then I will just get off at the back.<br />With me being from Newcastle though, this may be why as all our buses (with the exception of a few) only have front doors, with no middle doors.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543615877379735072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6704342683198287523.post-76355004664133880032013-12-03T14:13:32.524+00:002013-12-03T14:13:32.524+00:00I've noticed the front door thing too. I thin...I've noticed the front door thing too. I think the bendybuses, Boris buses and the few remaining Red Arrows have muddied the waters in that you are encouraged to board at any door so by extension get off at any door. I've also noticed that there is no longer a clear "NO EXIT" sign by the front doors on many buses so anyone not already in the habit has no way of knowing other than by seeing that things work more smoothly that way.Andrew Snoreply@blogger.com