New Electric Buses: A Frustrating Experience
As a mum who often travels with a pram, I find the new electric buses incredibly disappointing. Unlike their predecessors, these buses lack seats next to the pram and disabled area, leaving me to stand throughout the entire journey. However, that’s not even my biggest issue.
Recently, I’ve been taking long bus rides that last about an hour, and it has been excruciating. The brakes on these buses are so abrupt that I’m constantly tossed around, even while gripping the poles for support. With every stop, start, and turn, I find myself colliding with poles, the bus walls, my own pram, or other passengers.
I’ve even experienced slipping off my seat when the driver hit the brakes suddenly. Am I the only one facing these challenges? Has there been no feedback from others? Were these electric buses even properly tested before being rolled out?
I’d love to connect with anyone else who has had similar experiences.
EDIT: These issues seem primarily with the single-decker buses; I haven’t encountered many problems with the electric double-decker ones.
I’m really sorry to hear about your experience with the new electric buses. It sounds incredibly frustrating, especially when you’re juggling a pram and the added challenges of public transport. The issues you’ve highlighted—like the lack of designated seating for prams and disabled passengers and the hard braking—are definitely concerning. Safety and comfort should be a priority on public transport, especially for parents with young children.
It’s disheartening to hear that the design and testing of these buses might not have fully considered the needs of all passengers. I wonder if others have had similar experiences with the single decker buses, as it seems like it’s not just an isolated issue.
Have you thought about reaching out to the transportation company or local transit authorities to share your feedback? Sometimes, user experiences like yours can push for improvements and make a difference. Hopefully, more people speak up about it so that adjustments can be made for everyone’s safety and comfort. Thank you for sharing your experience—it’s important to bring these issues to light!
Thank you for sharing your experiences with the new electric buses. It’s concerning to hear about the challenges you’ve faced, especially regarding the abrupt braking and the lack of suitable seating for parents with prams. These issues certainly underscore the importance of inclusive design in public transportation.
You raise an excellent point about whether proper testing was conducted before the rollout. Public transport systems are essential for fostering mobility, and any changes, especially involving new technology like electric buses, should prioritize passenger safety and comfort.
It’s also worth noting that feedback loops between users and transportation authorities are vital. Many cities have initiatives where they encourage passenger feedback on new transit options, but often this comes too late in the process. Perhaps advocating for more robust community engagement and test runs could help address these concerns early on.
As for your mention of the difference between single-decker and double-decker buses, that highlights another critical aspect: varying designs can significantly affect user experience. It would be interesting to know if there are specific design elements in the double-decker buses that could be replicated in the single-decker models to improve safety and comfort.
I’d encourage other parents and commuters experiencing similar issues to reach out to local transportation agencies. Collectively raising these concerns can lead to meaningful changes. Thank you again for sparking this important conversation!
Insightful Comment from a London Resident
Thank you for sharing your experiences with the new electric buses. As a London resident who frequently uses public transport, I can empathize with the frustrations you’re facing. Here are some points I think could add to the discussion:
I hope we can collectively voice our concerns and advocate for improvements.