I had a ride on 19658 ( reg number WA60FHP 1375 miles on the clock ) today, from Paignton Bus Station to Torquay. First I went upstairs and have to report the seats were just as comfy as any other decker on the fleet. Later I sat down stairs and again the seats were OK, nothing like my earlier experience on a number 2. The seats across the back two rows are plastic so after the feet up on seats brigade have done their worse they can be easily wiped down. There are two seat right behind the door, great view of the road ahead and grand if you want to chat to the driver. (Please don't). The second shot is the carrying capacity, I make that a hundred and one passengers when full. The 3rd photo I took after I got of at Cary Parade and shows slight damage to the back nearside of the bus. Didn't occure while I was on the bus.
The buses have some connection with Marks and Spencer's, whether they have bought them outright or just contributed to the cost I am not sure. The 32 now runs all the way to the Willows when Marks and Sparks have a big store if you are wondering about the connection.
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I think 21 standing is overly optimistic
I agree, 10 at the most I would think. When we had some Tridents 7 or 8 years ago they started of with 20 standing but soon came down to 15 and that was too many. Antway it's rare for a bus to be full unless it's going to S Devon College.
Yeah probably 10 standing, with the other 11 holding onto the outside.
Although I do remember a trip into Torquay harbour with an overloaded decker - was three to a seat and no elbow space downstairs
I guess Dave, you may be able to answer my question, ultimately it's down to the drivers discretion? Although it says 21 standing, if the driver isn't happy then he can refuse so many standing?
That's true Nathan. The sign says that 21 is the max number of standing passengers so if the driver decided enough was enought then it is up to him. It would be almost imposible to count all standing passengers if the bus was full anyway so better to carry under than over.
Oh ya, definitely so :)
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