So farewell, then, Routemaster bus

**Reverend Joe** · 12-10-2005, 01:16

Originally Posted by Marcellus

As iconic as the Routemasters are, we do have to move on. The fact is that they are close to half a century old, and modern buses are faster, easier to drive, more fuel efficient, have a higher passenger capacity, are more accessible and I would imagine a bit cleaner. And whilst being able to jump on and off becuase of the open back door and the conductor is useful, it must greatly increase operating costs (having two staff members per bus, not one).

I can understand the makpower costs, but the fuel efficiency and ease of driving is something I don't understand. Why can't auto designers get it through their thick heads that you can reuse or recreate a car chassis, but put in new engines and guts? If they would do that, we could have truly retro cars!

I HATE THE NEW BEETLES! THEY LOOK LIKE ****!!! And don't even get me started on the new Mini Coopers...

Sorry. That has been building up for a few years.