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- Sat Nov 18, 2023 7:54 am
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: New Sydney and Outer Metro bus contracts (as from 2020)
- Replies: 2109
- Views: 210816
Re: New Sydney and Outer Metro bus contracts (as from 2020)
Agreed. The number of 961/962 travelling empty between Miranda and Sutherland empty or nearly empty drives me nuts, knowing other routes are running still on temporary timetables. Now that we have opal, transfer benefits, i would have thought a scale back of 961/962 between Sutherland and Miranda wo...
- Thu Nov 16, 2023 7:13 am
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: New Sydney and Outer Metro bus contracts (as from 2020)
- Replies: 2109
- Views: 210816
Re: New Sydney and Outer Metro bus contracts (as from 2020)
U-go still don’t seem to have enough drivers to complete the full timetable on some routes. These temporary timetables are dragging on.
The 2 hour gap between services in the afternoon peak on 969 for 4 months now is becoming annoying.
U-go have stopped responding to my feedback forms.
The 2 hour gap between services in the afternoon peak on 969 for 4 months now is becoming annoying.
U-go have stopped responding to my feedback forms.
- Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:30 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: New Sydney and Outer Metro bus contracts (as from 2020)
- Replies: 2109
- Views: 210816
Re: New Sydney and Outer Metro bus contracts (as from 2020)
U go have impressively claimed on their M92 split post that the split will allow drivers to complete other routes impacted by driver shortages. Here I thought routes on a temporary timetable would be restored to their full timetable on 25/9. I should have known better. Yesterday afternoon there was ...
- Fri Sep 08, 2023 8:37 am
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: New Sydney and Outer Metro bus contracts (as from 2020)
- Replies: 2109
- Views: 210816
Re: New Sydney and Outer Metro bus contracts (as from 2020)
In TripView a route 960 “unknown” is showing up. Seems to be m92 between Sutherland and Bankstown.
End of m92 near?
End of m92 near?
- Sun Dec 26, 2021 12:23 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: New Sydney and Outer Metro bus contracts (as from 2020)
- Replies: 2109
- Views: 210816
Re: New bus contracts to drive improved services (as from 2020)
I’ve been left high and dry on bus routes like 156 where the driver has obviously made an educated guess that nobody else will be getting on during the latter part of the trip and has turned around. In theory I have nothing wrong with what you’re suggesting, but the service should be advertised as “...
- Fri Dec 10, 2021 6:18 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: New bus network arising from CSELR (L2/L3) opening
- Replies: 714
- Views: 104187
Re: New bus network arising from CSELR (L2/L3) opening
The tram services the SCG best, and maybe they will continue to run supplementary buses for major events. From Central or areas on the tram line yes... But a bus would be far quicker from Circular Quay, the east of the CBD, up Oxford, and anywhere beyond Taylor Square with transfer, or even Coogee....
- Mon Nov 01, 2021 4:48 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: New bus network arising from CSELR (L2/L3) opening
- Replies: 714
- Views: 104187
Re: New bus network arising from CSELR (L2/L3) opening
Looks like the proposal to extend 307 to Marrickville Metro is quietly dumped?
- Thu Oct 28, 2021 12:18 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: Manly Ferry Services...
- Replies: 208
- Views: 18737
Re: Manly Ferry Services...
As suggested two posts ago this thread should go back to Manly Ferries - the tram discussion is totally off topic. I disagree. It is on topic. The discussion is comparing and contrasting other systems that have kept a heritage vehicle, similar to the Freshwater class being kept on the Manly route i...
- Thu Apr 29, 2021 9:33 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: Sydney’s public transport growing back differently post-pandemic
- Replies: 117
- Views: 15467
Re: Sydney’s public transport growing back differently post-pandemic
Which is more productive: buses 5 minutes apart being 1/3 full or buses 10 minutes apart being 2/3 full? A not so simple comparison. You’re assuming if frequency of a service is halved that all passengers will still travel. The frequency of every 5 mins might attract more total passengers on that r...
- Wed Apr 28, 2021 9:04 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: Sydney’s public transport growing back differently post-pandemic
- Replies: 117
- Views: 15467
Re: Sydney’s public transport growing back differently post-pandemic
I can do an 891 in 12 minutes. How long does the tram take? I remember being on an 891 12 years ago that took 10 mins from Anzac parade to central. I also remember it often taking closer to half an hour. I also remember it taking up to 5 minutes to disembark the bus. I also remember waiting up to 4...
- Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:55 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: Sydney’s public transport growing back differently post-pandemic
- Replies: 117
- Views: 15467
Re: Sydney’s public transport growing back differently post-pandemic
Opposition transport spokesman Chris Minns said he was pleased to see more patronage on the light rail. ‘‘The good news is you’ll always get a seat, the bad news is it might be quicker to walk,’’ he said. Mr Collins said thousands of Sydneysiders were now less likely to commute to work during stand...
- Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:34 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: 2021/22 Easter Show
- Replies: 55
- Views: 10880
Re: 2021 Easter Show
You haven't mentioned the cost of fuel, which for a return trip from the CC or Wollongong would probably erode most of that cost advantage. Let's take an example of going to Easter Show here and back from Newcastle (310km return): Fuel cost: 8.0L/100km x 3 = 24.0 x 121.5c/L = $29.16 Parking: $20 Do...
- Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:31 am
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: 2021/22 Easter Show
- Replies: 55
- Views: 10880
Re: 2021 Easter Show
To meet contact tracing requirements?? I could use an unregistered opal. Good luck contact tracing me! If they were serious and diplomatic, they could have mandated use of a registered opal card or credit card and set the fares at $0, but require tap on and off. I would have respected transport for ...
- Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:08 am
- Forum: Photos - Sydney/NSW
- Topic: State Transit Authority 2856ST (MAN ND323F). 26/1/21
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7001
Re: State Transit Authority 2856ST (MAN ND323F). 26/1/21
While I think it’s hideous too, if it helps pay for better bus services, and in my opinion bus services have improved significantly these last few years, I’m all for it.
- Fri Feb 05, 2021 2:21 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: Bus stop changes at Miranda, Caringbah, Taren Point, Sans Souci and Ramsgate
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2535
Re: Bus stop changes at Miranda, Caringbah, Taren Point, Sans Souci and Ramsgate
The bus stop closures on the Kingsway in Miranda are overkill. I can’t see that being a benefit in any way.
However for a long time I’ve felt there were an annoyingly high amount of close spaced bus stops on Rocky Point Road, that’s a step in the right direction.
However for a long time I’ve felt there were an annoyingly high amount of close spaced bus stops on Rocky Point Road, that’s a step in the right direction.
- Mon Dec 28, 2020 4:37 am
- Forum: Photos - Sydney/NSW
- Topic: Some pics in the city today. 26/12/20
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4153
Re: Some pics in the city today. 26/12/20
Who operates that Menulog monstrosity?
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 12:40 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: New bus network arising from CSELR (L2/L3) opening
- Replies: 714
- Views: 104187
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 6:07 am
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: New bus network arising from CSELR (L2/L3) opening
- Replies: 714
- Views: 104187
Re: New bus network arising from CSELR (L2/L3) opening
As a former student at UNSW just over a decade ago can I point out: 1. Most students (myself included) would have been thrilled to use the light rail as opposed to the then 891 and 895. 2. Most students would not be for pointless duplication of services, recoginising the unnecessary congestion and p...
- Thu Sep 24, 2020 6:04 am
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: 25/10/2020 Bus service changes - Inner West
- Replies: 106
- Views: 20608
Re: 25/10/2020 Bus service changes - Inner West
I love how 370 is missing altogether.
- Fri Sep 04, 2020 12:58 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: 25/10/2020 Bus service changes - Inner West
- Replies: 106
- Views: 20608
Re: 25/10/2020 Bus service changes - Inner West
A missed opportunity to terminate more services at Haymarket Light rail in my opinion.
- Fri Aug 07, 2020 7:05 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: Private Bus Observations 2020
- Replies: 708
- Views: 142413
Re: Private Bus Observations 2020
Some new timetables for 923 924 and 926 from Transdev effective 23 Aug.
Sunday service for 926 as well as end of Sunday short runnings. Better frequency all round, much later hours. Significant improvement for suburban services, I guess patronage is good?
Sunday service for 926 as well as end of Sunday short runnings. Better frequency all round, much later hours. Significant improvement for suburban services, I guess patronage is good?
- Mon Jul 20, 2020 4:03 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: CBD & South East Light Rail
- Replies: 6357
- Views: 1131196
Re: CBD & South East Light Rail
This should speed trams up in and out of Rawson Place to George Street.
- Sun Jul 12, 2020 9:11 am
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: The last manual route buses in Sydney
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6490
Re: The last manual route buses in Sydney
The more I think about it, Veolia Transport used to have a smaller weird looking bus around 2005, 2006 that was a manual transmission. Used to use it on 973, 974 and 975 quite often. I can’t find any record of the bus, it had rounded edges into the front of the body and definitely had a clutch and a...
- Fri Jul 10, 2020 2:46 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: The last manual route buses in Sydney
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6490
Re: The last manual route buses in Sydney
I remember being on a connex south trans route 992 in 2001 that was a synchromesh manual (no clutch). It had 5 gears mounted on the left of the steering column.
Anyone know more about the above? I was only young then and my memory isn’t perfect.
Anyone know more about the above? I was only young then and my memory isn’t perfect.
- Fri May 22, 2020 6:29 am
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: CBD & South East Light Rail
- Replies: 6357
- Views: 1131196
Re: Light rail gets the green light: stage 1 UNSW to CBD
I guess the logic is, prior to 10am there is sufficient parking in the CBD, and post that the overflow car park is required.hornetfig wrote:Central to Moore Park shuttles running from next Monday, 25 May to service the Moore Park carpark. They'll run 10am - 7pm, for some reason.