In message of Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:06:00
in uk.transport.london, eastender writes
Ernst S Blofeld wrote:

I can recall the days when a mother fully laden with shopping, two small
children and a pram, could, without a moment's hesitation, deftly lift
one child out of the pram and over the shoulder, fold the pram and board
the bus whilst holding the shopping and the toddler.

Oh yeah? We have two year old twins - there is no way you can get them
out a
double buggy and fold it up. Also, the side by side double buggy we have
won't fit at the front of the bus, and some drivers won't let you board at
the rear doors.

E.

I suggest your technology may be inappropriate.

You may find the following helpful from
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/conditions-of-carriage-07-sept.pdf
"13.2.5. If you are using a double buggy you can board through the
centre doors of a dual-door bus but, before doing so, you must first get
permission from the bus driver. If you have not already done so, you
must immediately go to the front of the bus after boarding to show your
ticket or pass, touch your Oyster card on the yellow card reader or to
pay your fare."

I never had your need when my children were young - 2 30 months apart -
but do not recall taking a buggy on public transport with one adult.
Buses only catered for able-bodied passengers 18 years ago.
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Walter Briscoe