On Mon, 11 Jul 2005 08:45:13 +0100, Paul Terry
wrote:

So I think there can be no doubt that the No.30 was travelling to
Hackney Wick (as on its destination board), despite every source I've
seen claiming that it was coming *from* Hackney Wick.

The origin of the report of the wrong direction seems to have been a
statement from TfL. I wonder if Paul C may be able to clarify?

I cannot say for certain as I don't work for Buses. The general
consensus is that the bus was heading east bound for Hackney Wick and
was on diversion - hence why it ended up in Tavistock Square.

Just because a newspaper features someone travelling from one terminus
as opposed to the other one does not have any bearing on the underlying
"facts" of this incident. I think people will have to wait for final
official statements to be made about exactly what happened when or if
people actually reach a reliable conclusion.

Most of the press coverage has, in my opinion, shown how little is
understood about London's transport network.
--
Paul C


Admits to working for London Underground!