City bus scheme for home games - bus tracking (P91)

[Citizen of Legoland]

That's the first thing I thought of. Get to the bus stop, five in the queue and only one place. Would there be time to get an alternative? Rochdale seems to be way down the list of ST holders so I'd have to go to that fuckin' hell hole they call Oldham or get to Middleton! Still gonna be a car ride down to Blue Car Park.

I wonder if they’ll have staff managing the queues? Could be another reason why it’s more expensive than a normal bus ticket.

 

[Ducado]

I wonder if they have any plans to pick up in Southport?

 

[Gingers Dad]

Only downside is not being able to prebook your seat to guarantee your place

It is a trial scheme so they might change that in the future.

 

[Gingers Dad]

Massive downside if 100 people turn up then some are fucked

Judging by the comments on here I'm expecting to be the only one on it

 

[Stockton Heath Blue]

That is the down side. Takes me about 25 mins when I do it. The real down side is the other people on the tram!

That’s where the bus sounds more appealing.

I've seen a few comments re the trams to Oldham/Shaw. What's the issue? Just general knobhead city or something more specific?

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

I've seen a few comments re the trams to Oldham/Shaw. What's the issue? Just general knobhead city or something more specific?

The trams at night on that line are a total knobhead lottery. I’ve seen numerous fights and anti-social behaviour on them.

One night, the tram driver refused to leave Derker station until a certain group alighted. They did eventually, whilst smashing 3 or 4 windows to show their disdain.

It can be fine, but it’s not a guarantee.

 

[Stockton Heath Blue]

It would be better to be able to buy a ticket rather than first come first served, what happens if your not able to get on coach fucked I imagine.
Well I'm fucked living in Warrington

A Warrington bus would be great. We lost a minibus service this season after the OSC Chairman decided to sell it. If you're on the Lymm side or Warrington, they run a coach I believe.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

No singing on the bus lads and lasses
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Swear that some of those sit behind me in the South Stand. I recognise them.

 

[jonah62]

I wonder if they’ll have staff managing the queues? Could be another reason why it’s more expensive than a normal bus ticket.

Ticket office staff are moonlighting!!

 

[stonerblue]

It seems expensive to me. Aren't all bus fares supposed to be £2 in GM now?

How much is parking?

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

How much is parking?

Not sure, maybe a tenner? Not much difference for swapping a car for a bus though.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

I wonder if they have any plans to pick up in Southport?

You've more chance of seeing the tide coming in there, mate; )

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

They could still allow reservations for £0 if they wanted. I suppose the danger is that people reserve it and then don’t use it, even for full price seats too.

Personally I would still like to see shuttle buses to Central Park and Queens Road running for an hour after the game, maybe 2 hrs before ko. That covers Bury (QR line) and Rochdale, Oldham, Didsbury (all CP line) even Trafford Centre once/if it ever gets to its intended Crumpsall terminus. £1 each way?

A great idea. Everton do it to the Sandhills Merseyrail Station. After-match shuttle buses to Central Park and town (perhaps also to Ashbury's Station) would go a long way to resolving problems.

 

[stonerblue]

Absolutely bobbins. The club could afford to fully pay / massively subsidise buses from all 4 compass points for every game. It would mean cooperation with the council and it would cost the club hundreds of thousands but it could be done. But instead we get this half arsed effort.

ffs

 

[stonerblue]

This thread is laughable, City helping out with transport and the moaning f****** are out in force, absolute c****

Just shows us that some people will piss and moan about anything

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

Just shows us that some people will piss and moan about anything

Bah humbus; )

 

[MikeF]

They could still allow reservations for £0 if they wanted. I suppose the danger is that people reserve it and then don’t use it, even for full price seats too.

Personally I would still like to see shuttle buses to Central Park and Queens Road running for an hour after the game, maybe 2 hrs before ko. That covers Bury (QR line) and Rochdale, Oldham, Didsbury (all CP line) even Trafford Centre once/if it ever gets to its intended Crumpsall terminus. £1 each way?

Sounds an excellent idea

 

[Kippaxpete]

I’m on route 5, it’s no cheaper than the train for me, but will save the walk from/to Piccadilly.

Just think of the exercise benefits of the walk if you continue using the train... unless you just can't be arsed of course!

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

A great idea. Everton do it to the Sandhills Merseyrail Station. After-match shuttle buses to Central Park and town (perhaps also to Ashbury's Station) would go a long way to resolving problems.

Be quicker to walk to Ashbury Station

 

[dadnlad]

hope redshirts dont fined out about this or another rule change will become inforced