This is the 12 route where I spent a lot of my time. I am so used to it, having driven up and down it for 8 years that I forget that one or two people out there might not have the slightest idea where it goes. One day I will get round to doing a more detailed map and description together with photos.
A couple got on the bus in Brixham to day to go to Torquay. (Takes 40 mins)They were from up north (1) and were down for a few days visiting friends. When we got to Torquay the lady remarked how quiet it was. I explained that most people had spent too much on their Christmas Cards, sorry credit cards, the weather had been bad, lots of rain and wind and half the hotels were closed as the owners had gone to Barbados for two months and anyway seaside towns in January usually were quiet places.
"No, no." She said, "Not the town, the buses. Ours up in Manchester are so noisy you have to shout to be heard. These are so quiet."
I should point out that there are a lot of bus companies in Manchester and the lady did not specify which company she was referring to.
But I am glad she liked our buses.
Note (1) Up North; any where north of and including Exeter.
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There's a couple less bus companies in Manchester now - BBC News
Up North; any where north of and including Exeter.
Except if your in Plymouth -
"Up North; anywhere north of Plymouth"
That's how Torquay can be a 'grim northern s******e' to Argyle supporters.
By the end of the season Argyle supporters will not need to bother their heads about a football team (and I use that description loosely) playing in the Conference League will they? Not unless there is a big, big miracle.
magic buses perhaps.
GM buses and UK North were taken off the road following failing safety tests and the drivers not speaking english.
now, Stagecoach, Magicbus, Finglands, Bullocks, First and Arriva operate here.
justajob said...
By the end of the season Argyle supporters will not need to bother their heads about a football team (and I use that description loosely) playing in the Conference League will they? Not unless there is a big, big miracle.
Don't worry, your more liked than Exeter especially as you've fielded Argyle's second XI many times!
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