At the age of 76, I have developed many characteristics, some good, some bad. One in particular is a detestation of style over substance, an element ever so present in today’s culture, whether it is kitchen sinks, television remotes, computer speak, cars with everreduced rear window vision or…bus design.
Stagecoach has an excellent network of express services throughout Fife. As a regular user, I find the timekeeping good, frequency wonderful for 2018 and the publicity also is improving. But it could still be better.
Sadly there are, to my mind, some significant failings in the design of the Plaxton Elite coaches used. Never do I read or hear of any criticism relating to this body style, as used by Stagecoach (and I believe other operators). Is this a case of the emperor having no clothes?
The glazing above the windscreen permits intrusive sun glare on to the front rows of seats. The bulkhead behind the driver allows neither clear forward vision nor a solid background. There appears little scope for drivers to put their heads through the side window.
The cash tray layout is quite unsatisfactory and does not allow for speedy cash transactions. The driver’s seating layout provides little security in the event of assault.
