On Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:12:08 +0000, Paul Corfield
wrote:

A quick check shows the Scanias are longer than the typical buses that
Metroline used. Metroline used standard and longer versions of Volvos or
Tridents which had between 60-66 seats. The Scanias seat 63. The total
capacity should be at least 80 passengers to meet TfL's spec.

Thanks.

The potential loss of 3 seats might well be noticeable, though the
legroom is good (it was on the Volvos as well). The Scanias are nice
buses, though they do have the problem you note. Not as bad as the
newest Wrights, though, which appear to waste about a foot and a half
of space (one row of seats, then) at the back of the upper deck as
well. (Or are they hybrids, in which case the space is taken by a
battery pack or something?)

Were it not for Boris's silly scheme, I'd suggest it as a good route
to bendify, though.

Strangely successful for a route that originated from the hourly
Stationlink!

Neil

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