Stagecoach Southwest

Apr 1st, 2023

It's the perfect way to see Devon and the whole country
Mar 20th, 2023

Jan 14th, 2023

Dec 15th, 2022

"STAGECOACH BUS UK SOUTHWEST".. ---------------------------- LUXEMBOURG, the richest country in Europe celebrates three years of FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT.. -------------------------------------------- CHINA has at least 500,000 Electric Buses on the streets of Chinese Cities + Towns.. ---------------------------- Present Double Decker Buses give a harsh ride because; Bus Tyres are smaller than they were, sidewalls of tyres have to be stronger than they were to support the vehicles weight, usually 11,000 kgs/11 tons. There fore no give in the tyres when hitting potholes, shock being adsorbed by chassis + body, tyre air pressures are not adjustable for load conditions, 100lbs p.s.i. per vehicle tyre is standard. Anti roll bars are just as stiff, suspension units are the same, with road vibrations again absorbed into the vehicles chassis, body. Vehicles chassis, engine, body are not always manufactured by the same company, so they can look good, but be poorly matched for providing a comfortable ride for passengers. Bus Driver Operators usually have springs in the seats they sit on, passenger seats generally have less padding than the older generations of public service vehicles. Local road surfaces are poorly maintained by highway repair authorities, pot holes, sunken/damaged drain covers, etc. ------------------------------------------ Torquay Depot has a fleet of 60 buses and 300 staff. 10 minute time table service during most of the day in the Torbay Stagecoach area, you might just see three number '12' buses together, a rare photographic opportunity. OPTARES & STRETCHED DARTS" can be seen in service on local routes. "The GOLD SERVICE" Double Deckers have more leg space. Single fares on "STAGECOACH SOUTHWEST" can be expensive.. (walking over a mile along a route the fare tariff was exactly the same, so that was a waste of effort). 5.50 DAY RIDER travel as far as; "BRIXHAM, PAIGNTON, PRESTON, TORQUAY, NEWTON ABBOT, DAWLISH WARREN, TOTNES". "STAGECOACH DRIVERS" are usually polite, helpful. "STAGECOACH SOUTHWEST"..
Apr 21st, 2023