"Neil Williams" wrote in message
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On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 14:08:53 +0100, asdf
wrote:

Because then you wouldn't be able to board just anywhere.

People tend to congregate in places anyway, so why not just indicate
the nearest safe[1] place to stop near those points with, umm, a bus
stop flag?

[1] People waiting on hail and ride routes have a habit of waiting at
road junctions, which are about as unsafe a place as you can get for
stopping a bus, and leaves the driver the choice between leaving them
behind or stopping dangerously.

Or maybe stopping somewhere safe, nearby. Make 'em walk to the bus. They'll
soon get the message.