tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post1579934786475026973..comments2023-09-22T10:39:48.785+01:00Comments on Southampton Bus Update: Millbrook & West Totton diversions / First are last to PaypointSotonBushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300971557135804834noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-42350313733883974122013-02-11T20:15:37.685+00:002013-02-11T20:15:37.685+00:00Well said BadgerMan, couldn't have put I bette...Well said BadgerMan, couldn't have put I better myself!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-78074893675780714192013-02-11T16:14:48.471+00:002013-02-11T16:14:48.471+00:00Thanks for the updates on roadworks etc as usual -...Thanks for the updates on roadworks etc as usual - very useful info. James Southhttp://www.advanceshutters.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-54260215893190097452013-02-10T14:12:25.140+00:002013-02-10T14:12:25.140+00:00In reply to Anonymous @21:41 - easily! In my exper...In reply to Anonymous @21:41 - easily! In my experience their drivers have been polite, buses punctual and their City Day ticket at £3.20 excellent value, providing much more frequent and a wider variety of routes than Bluestar in the same area for cheaper!<br /><br />Of course this is my experience, and yours sounds a little different.<br /><br />The point I'm trying to make is that there are too many people who just take a completely one-sided view of things and cannot listen to reason, especially when commenting on this blog. Most hide behind the blanket of 'Anonymous' without anything constructive to say, simply rolling out yet another diatribe against First (e.g Anonymous 8 February 2013 22:31). <br /><br />As I've stated before neither First or Bluestar are perfect (I agree that a lot of First buses are quite old now - eg. the R reg Darts). You need to be balanced! For a more reasoned view of the operators I suggest you join one of the forums dedicated to local bus operators.BadgerManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133378521150379266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-76627402788216778592013-02-09T23:57:36.728+00:002013-02-09T23:57:36.728+00:00Well, whilst I agree that as a bus operator, they ...Well, whilst I agree that as a bus operator, they are normally second rate, I did travel on a guys bus the other day, who managed to smile and be polite! Its a shame the bus was about 20 years old though!! One thing that they ought to do immediately, is ban those awful caps that some of them wear. It makes the driver look like a chav who has just stolen the bus, rather than the professional, that he is supposed to be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-3631473630076626062013-02-09T21:41:39.206+00:002013-02-09T21:41:39.206+00:00How can anyone possibly stick up for First?How can anyone possibly stick up for First?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-87249656266862150372013-02-09T18:15:35.076+00:002013-02-09T18:15:35.076+00:00Never had a problem with First drivers, always fou...Never had a problem with First drivers, always found them on a par to Bluestar. Meanwhile the standard of grammar from some commentators (the same commentator on here?) is appalling, probably the same person slinging insults on a previous thread.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-56813631282783020582013-02-08T22:31:57.722+00:002013-02-08T22:31:57.722+00:00Firstbashers?wonder why?A dreadfull bus company!!!...Firstbashers?wonder why?A dreadfull bus company!!!employing lots of rude and ignorant bus drivers!!i seem to see more buses running with "not in service",while having passengers on board,than those in service some days!Bluestar are`nt perfect,but at least their drivers largly acknowledge you ,if you say "thanks",on disembarking!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-3944203789159686882013-02-07T21:49:41.071+00:002013-02-07T21:49:41.071+00:00Yawn, First bashers get a life and move on.Yawn, First bashers get a life and move on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-29582171031770090612013-02-07T20:55:51.311+00:002013-02-07T20:55:51.311+00:00For an organisation arrogant enough to call itself...For an organisation arrogant enough to call itself First,one can't blame others for noting it rarely is first at anything.Surely such a mighty empire should have the latest passenger payment methods in place,not simply'coming soon',which as you point out,the last scheme has failed to do on time.Time to remove the your blinkers old boy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-31327499324845076392013-02-07T19:20:23.205+00:002013-02-07T19:20:23.205+00:00Back to the First bashing I see. Just how bias an...Back to the First bashing I see. Just how bias and blinkered people are in their views! Each company has their problems but people really need to be balanced in their views. First aren't perfect and neither or Bluestar. Neither pretend to be perfect either!<br /><br />It is true that First don't have a Smartcard and but they are planning to use a system where your contactless bank card can be used (see http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/dorset/travel_news/news_initiatives/?item=2881). True, the press release states the system would be in place by the end of 2012 so it's running a bit late!BadgerManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133378521150379266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-55433593214748282742013-02-06T21:01:53.413+00:002013-02-06T21:01:53.413+00:00Was a press release not issued by First stating so...Was a press release not issued by First stating some fancy smart card system would be in place by now! Oh hang on they struggle to get buses on the road and run a service let alone smart cards. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-9532544259675236332013-02-06T20:17:16.141+00:002013-02-06T20:17:16.141+00:00First Smartcard - light years away!
Bluestar are ...First Smartcard - light years away!<br /><br />Bluestar are well and truly in the driving seat with that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com