‘The [New London bus] open platform is a concern'

Sharon Grant, Chair, London TravelWatch

Sharon Grant, Chair, London TravelWatch

Neither. We are concerned that it’ll cost far too much, both in terms of initial costs and operating costs.

The open platform concerns us: it belongs to a bygone era. It led to more personal injuries for passengers, and that’s where nostalgia runs out in our view.

Of course London TravelWatch did contribute to the development of the bus. Our Bus Design Panel submitted a series of comments about staircase design, handrails and better identification of priority seating which we hope...