DavidKlyne replied on 10/02/2021 11:46
Posted on 10/02/2021 11:46
For those that use buses, either regularly or occasionally, maybe when on campsites, will know that COVID has had a negative impact on some services purely because of the drop in passenger numbers. We are facing this on some semi rural services around Milton Keynes. Fortunately rather than just cancelling services some Councils, including MK, are starting to use alternative systems using on demand services. Or to give it a grander title "Demand Responsive Transport". The way it works is that you have an App on your phone, a bit like the Uber App, where you set where you are and where you want to go to. The App will direct you to the nearest bus stop and tell you how long it will take for the bus to arrive. You can also pay by the App as well, not sure what happens to concessionary fares but I believe they are also catered for. You can also use an ordinary phone but you will miss out on many of the features offered by a Smart Phone like the map feature.
Anyone interested in a bit more information on how it works can watch this Geoff Marshall Youtube video
For those of you interested in all things trains, especially around London Geoff has many informative videos available on YouTube.
David
DavidKlyne
Motorhomer from Buckinghamshire