"Neil Williams" wrote in message
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On Wed, 07 Apr 2004 00:02:06 +0100, Alan J. Flavell wrote:

Even the tired old things that I remember from school days in
Wolverhampton provided a fine service (occasional dewirements
excepted). Journey times were increased by a considerable factor when
they were replaced by motor buses.

The motor buses *of the day*. Today, acceleration is much faster, and
emissions much lower.

Yes I am forced to agree. In fact most of todays urban buses are restricted
in power artificially for the sake of economy, emissions and passenger
comfort.