POST BUS TRAVEL CAN BE THE ANSWER

This brief article describes the introduction of a post-bus service in a rural area around dorking. Details of the appearance and special fittings of the van are presented and the author notes what sort of passengers are most common. The service operates three return journeys on weekdays and one on Saturdays. The advantages of the service are spelt out: it is not in competition with stage services, it is a personal and friendly service, and the minibus stops on demand. The service is flexible and the post-bus guarantees not to leave people stranded. Both shoppers and visitors to both friends and the countryside can take advantage of the service. /TRRL/

• Corporate Authors:

  Minicipal Publications Company Limited

  178-202 Great Portland Street
  London W1N 6NH,   England 
• Authors:
  • Falcon, C H
• Publication Date: 1974-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 250-251
• Serial:
  • District Councils Review
  • Publisher: Minicipal Publications Company Limited

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bus transportation; Buses; Level of service; Minibuses; Public transit; Ridership; Rural areas
• Uncontrolled Terms: Services
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• ITRD Terms: 744: Public transport; 328: Rural area; 391: Services (public); 8119: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Highways; Motor Carriers; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00125093
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 18 1981 12:00AM