Do you think that Boris Johnson was right to withdraw bendy buses from London?

Question

Do you agree with the above question, or do you think that bendy buses were a good idea?

I have heard that on the routes which have already been converted back to double-decker operation, that there has been a big increase in the vehicle requirement, because a double-decker cannot carry as many passengers as a bendy bus.

But the disadvantages of the bendy buses were a) they took up a lot more roadspace than normal buses, and also they needed bigger bus stops, b) they had fewer seats than a double-decker, and c) I have heard that there were problems with passengers abusing the 'pay before you board' system.

I am not from London, but are there any bus enthusiasts or regular passengers from the city, who could tell me which kind of bus you think is best for London's busiest routes?

Answer 1

It was the only good thing he's done.

Get behind 2 of them, with a normal bus between them first thing in the morning going along New Cross Rd. That's about 170 feet of road space, single carriage way, no overtaking.

Answer 2

You ever tried driving next to a bendy bus? Those vehicles take up two lanes and always force a car to change lanes once it decides to turn a road. They are very hazardous to other divers.

Answer 3

Yes, they are treated as a free ride by many, they have restricted routes because of their length.

Answer 4

No he should of got Jason Bent to drive them