Cade Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 27 minutes ago, davemclaren said: I agree... but still irritating given the short distances between stops in Edinburgh.They have them on buses in Germany as well but they have stops more spaced out. Aye after a while it gets grating, but that's what headphones were invented for ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 1 hour ago, davemclaren said: Anyone else find the continual bus stop announcements on these new buses very irritating or is it just me? As a local yes especially when they pronounce the stop wrong Brotton Street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 4 hours ago, davemclaren said: Anyone else find the continual bus stop announcements on these new buses very irritating or is it just me? Spare a thought for the poor drivers who'll have to listen to it all day. Have you met one of they new buses at the bridge at the Laird and Dog? The one I met yesterday crossed the bridge in the middle of the road, meaning I had to stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 7 hours ago, davemclaren said: I agree... but still irritating given the short distances between stops in Edinburgh.They have them on buses in Germany as well but they have stops more spaced out. The bit I find irritating is "warning: exit doors closing". I've kind of begun to not notice the street names but the repeated droning of the doors shutting voice, not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 8 hours ago, davemclaren said: I agree... but still irritating given the short distances between stops in Edinburgh.They have them on buses in Germany as well but they have stops more spaced out. Sounds like just another reason to avoid the utter soul destroying misery that is bus travel. How people can do this day in, day out for 40 years of their working life absoluetly defeats me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 What about the single deckers with the engines that cut out automatically when the doors open. Feel a bit shan moaning cos it's all about being greener, but it's a nippy uncomfortable journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 11 hours ago, davemclaren said: Anyone else find the continual bus stop announcements on these new buses very irritating or is it just me? Try being behind the wheel of one and listening to it for nearly 5 hours straight. That stupid voice is all i hear whilst trying to fall asleep at night ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 11 hours ago, davemclaren said: Anyone else find the continual bus stop announcements on these new buses very irritating or is it just me? I do when they mispronounce Edinburgh place names such as Drumsheugh and Home Street. Cringeworthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 10 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: As a local yes especially when they pronounce the stop wrong Brotton Street It reminds me back in the day there was a conductress who was regularly on the No16. As the bus was approaching a stop she named every surrounding street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 8 hours ago, Lemongrab said: Spare a thought for the poor drivers who'll have to listen to it all day. Have you met one of they new buses at the bridge at the Laird and Dog? The one I met yesterday crossed the bridge in the middle of the road, meaning I had to stop. Not yet but I did think they would struggle there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 9 hours ago, TheStig said: Try being behind the wheel of one and listening to it for nearly 5 hours straight. That stupid voice is all i hear whilst trying to fall asleep at night ? I was hopeful for you guys that the speakers/your seating area would be sufficiently positioned so as for you not to hear it at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 4 hours ago, Justin Z said: I was hopeful for you guys that the speakers/your seating area would be sufficiently positioned so as for you not to hear it at all You can hear pretty much everything. Nippy bitch in the screen is just the latest move to annoy drivers IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I was on a Lothian Country bus today and the stop announcement seemed to be out of sync where the bus was. Next Stop is ..... when the bus has just gone past it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 14 hours ago, Justin Z said: I was hopeful for you guys that the speakers/your seating area would be sufficiently positioned so as for you not to hear it at all Unfortunately not, its loud and clear for us. Plus side it briefly covers over the chav screaming down the phone all journey ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery_Moon Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 On 21/06/2019 at 21:02, davemclaren said: Anyone else find the continual bus stop announcements on these new buses very irritating or is it just me? It can be annoying but these announcements have been on the 26 for 2 years and I have learned to switch off from them. Useful for visitors to the city though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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