Impera Bus & Coach

[msteens]

RE: Impera Bus & Coach

(02/03/2013 12:16)msteens Wrote:  

(02/03/2013 12:10)First Class Wrote:  Out of interest, why/how are these route numbers being chosen?

In my experience, it is better to stick to a format used by other operators, so customers see service consistency, and are more likely to at least stop the bus and ask the driver where it goes, rather than seeing a very unusual route number, (e.g. 1A), and letting it past.

The route numbering system on the Wirral, for the most part, is 4xx.

So 401*, 416, 447, 498 would all seem better choices for me, if I was the customer, especially if coming from Liverpool.

Yes I know about the previous 401, so maybe a new number.

The (First) 1 route is an established and known route. It is perhaps confusing that the 1A is a completely different route, rather than just a First 1 journey with a slightly altered route.
Letters should be used for route variations, not for a normal route IMO, in Merseyside, A, serving Airport, C being Industrial Estate, D, Serving Dale St Peaks, X being Express, E being Short Journey, N for Night Bus.

Point taken i will consult with the md and maybe take your advise as it does make sense

16 number was chosen because there used to be route 16 through to grove rd from seacombe in the past