London Buses are MORE DANGEROUS under Sadiq Khan, say experts

In this video we're diving into an article from The Telegraph and asking some key questions about what the Romans have ever done for us. And by 'Romans' I mean Sadiq Khan and by 'us' I mean Londoners.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024...
#news #london #ulez #publictransport #buses #electriccars

[@See_more....]

Buses under Sadiq Khan? I'd prefer that statement reversed.

[@charlestoast4051]

reversed several times, and slowly, over her pathetic body. (she's an obvious FTM like all WEF types)

[@keithb2055]

Now, now, youtube will call it hate speach. But your right.

[@etracktrading]

@@keithb2055 Hang on... there will be a 'LONG Q' for Bus Drivers in that case..🤔

[@thisisnumber0]

BOOM🤣

[@happyjack7948]

i can drive can i be the driver please

[@parzival1958]

I would love to hear anything that has been improved under Khan. Crime is worse, driving worse, tax (ULEZ, etc) worse, public transport worse...........

[@jazztheglass6139]

The profits of the companies who do road and infrastructure alterations,

[@parzival1958]

@jazztheglass6139 and probably Khan's bank account and the bonuses TFL directors are paid

[@jonathanlake6053]

Khan's bank balance.

[@thisisnumber0]

He must have helped a certain demographic who voted him in.

[@CrumpetsNBiscuits]

Housing, Health Care, World Standing

[@PeterWildman-gm2gq]

I will let everyone into a little secrect. NO BUS DRIVER GETS THROUGH A DAY WITHOUT BREAKING THE LAW. DRIVING INSPECTORS ONLY CHECK DRIVERS NOT ACHIVING SCHEDUALS. yeah think about that one. but I only drove them for nine years so what do I know.

[@thetruereview6780]

Peter, check your keyboard. I think the uppercase key is sticking.

[@PeterWildman-gm2gq]

@@thetruereview6780 yeah it is. Its a bit like the busses I used to drive. A bit dodgy but we have to keep it in use because it costs money to take it out of service and repair it.

[@Elsie-uy2kl]

Has anything improved in London under Khan's rule? No. If they have electric buses it will be even more dangerous in London. These are more reasons not to live there. 😔

[@markcf83]

Over a thousand and increasing by the week.....

[@Peter-mj6lz]

All new London buses are ev’s

[@Denise-vn8wz]

Ditto all over UK.

[@sueedwards9334]

That will leave more room for the camels and goats that will be able to live there instead, with their culturally appropriate owners.

[@IvermectinFTW]

Like any bus passenger is worried about a bus accident in Stabbistan.

[@oliverreedslovechild]

You would if you were unfortunate enough to be a passenger on that bus.

[@forealg]

I dont think anyone worried about anything In Alcoholicland

[@VXGaming]

Buses, trains and paths are more dangerous under Khan.

[@stephenbagwell8275]

Due to illegal cycling

[@DanTheCox]

Amazing how all the political decisions of the past 20 years have been made without thinking one bit of the detrimental consequences.

[@David-135]

I would argue quite the reverse. A well organised and controlled decline.

[@StephenFirth-ui7oz]

​@@David-135correct, I am amazed that people still believe the government of the day, or the civil serpents actually care about the people, they only care about taking as much money as is possible and then giving that money away to foreigners 😢

[@DanTheCox]

@@David-135 Hanlon's razor: Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.

[@robertaurens5665]

All carefully calculated to increase the amount of madness and confusion

[@charlestoast4051]

The advertising standards agency has already said that it is misleading to describe EV's as zero emission, since they still emit particulates from their tyres and brakes. Are electric buses exempt from the laws of physics?

[@-EC002-]

Clearly they are exempt... Apparently!

[@gravemind6536]

At a bus depot I worked for they introduced electric buses on a busy route but they have a lower capacity than the standard Diesel buses and so it had to have an extra bus run on the route, hardly efficent if you ask me.

[@ejcmoorhouse]

@@gravemind6536 In Wales, the T1 bus route got new electric buses. The route is a four hour return trip, after each round trip the buses have to go back to the depot to charge up. Now electric buses are more expensive and have a lower range and long recharging than a Diesel bus which is cheaper, can go much further on a tank of fuel and only takes a few minutes to refuel meaning it can be on the road for much longer. And people wonder why costs are going up?

[@gravemind6536]

@@ejcmoorhouse yep buses cost a lot more when they're not in service and therefore not earning money

[@AssHungryDecepticon]

But that’s okay because they’re now “far right grifters” apparently Absolutely ridiculous

[@barriewilliams4526]

Mr Khan getting in again is a sign of just how much control we have lost, and they have gained.

[@dungareesareforfools]

10-ton bus "speeding" at 30 mph: just fine. 1.5-ton car "speeding" at 26 mph: prosecution notice - well, they might hurt someone.

[@ashj8998]

16 tonnes the double deckers

[@gravemind6536]

@@ashj8998 11 tonne Unladen, electric ones are 13.5 tonne unladen.

[@russellferriday8191]

Safest way to travel on Londons roads? Dont stray out of Cornwall. (It works for me)

[@Peterbrendanalbert]

Hasn't Cornwall just become London on Sea? Seemed pretty 'chavvy' when I was there last year. Not trollin, just asking..

[@Grum_P_Oldman]

Or Yorkshire

[@stevewalker2047]

I drove to London on Saturday. As I entered the Kilburn road, which is 20mph limit, a bus came up behind me. I stuck to the limit. The bus driver started tooting me. Rather than get done for speeding, I slowed down. When the bus sped by me in a bus lane and stopped, a cyclist going faster than me nearly took a pedestrian out. A proper person wouldn’t have to buy votes to get elected.

[@William-a-smith345]

I was a bus driver for 21 years I'd won several awards for customer service and even got a local paper mention I didn't drive in London but worked for a company outside London and I left the job in 2023 because people since the 2020 event be it driving cars or boarding the bus have become absolutely ignorant, rude and at times down right aggressive and incredibly entitled. The company I worked for are 100% customer focused so every complaint received regardless of driver or the said incident leads to a disciplinary and 99% of the time they blame the driver because it's easier and saves face and reputation for the company. it's an incredibly stressful job and sometimes thankless job it holds a massive amount of responsibility. But people and the company don't care and treat you like garbage. I was told by a former manager years ago "you're a 10 bob bus driver and you are dispensable" those thinking about this career don't unless you like been dog doo doo.

[@janebaker966]

That's not fair. I use buses all the time and all drivers are good,maybe that grumpy one is having a bad day like we all do,but the driver who goes that extra mile,like stops right by when he can see you're trying to run but youre too old,or is helpful some other way,they're a gem.

[@philipbunker146]

I worked as a bus controller (bus inspector) for over thirty years in London (gladly accepted voluntary redundancy 2021) and that had become a very stressful job over the last ten to fifteen years! As far as being treated like 💩 by management I can tell you, controllers are seen and treated possibly worse than drivers are! Often we were “damned if we do and damned if we don’t”! Where we used to implement emergency diversions due to accidents etc, that was taken out of our hands by TFL and now implemented by NTC’s (Network Traffic Controllers) who “happened” to be on the other side of London when required!!! Meaning we had to “stack” buses sometimes causing many issues with driving hours, and knock on effects later in the day!

[@oliverreedslovechild]

I was a courier for many years in and around London mainly, but all over the country too. Bus drivers, cabbies and van couriers have been allegedy enemies for years, but they all have to put up with a lot of shit. I wouldn't have lasted a week as a bus driver without ending up on a murder charge. I recently had to use buses for a couple of years and that just confirmed my opinions non the general public and school kids in particulr on buses.

[@madmaxsdog8040]

So it took "experts" to figure out busses which spontaneously combust are dangerous?

[@stephenbagwell8275]

Not so many that fire engines were parked in stations

[@nezbitt1469]

Exactly the same in Manchester now since Burnham took charge, they set the time tables & fine the company if they don't achieve these schedules. But with all the roadworks it's virtually impossible. Then factor in a city centre full of cheap Chinese BYD fully electric buses. How dangerous is that 😮

[@gravemind6536]

Its bullshit I've driven buses and the newer ones have gotten slower and slower due to them strangling the engines ability and making it so you can't drive without the doors being 100% shut and that the doors cannot be opened until the handbrake is applied this all sounds minor but it costs value seconds that make minutes over the course of a route.

[@Peter-mj6lz]

The byd buses have byd chassis but I’m pretty sure the body is from the the uk. Alexander Dennis is a Uk company.

[@nezbitt1469]

@@Peter-mj6lz yes that's correct but the battery & dodgy electrics are from china. I just think given the track record of byd EVs catching fire & malfunctioning brakes ect it's a recipe for disaster flooding a city centre with them

[@stephenbagwell8275]

The Manchester 135 buses should be electric but aren’t

[@Peter-mj6lz]

@@nezbitt1469 I don’t recall byd buses catching fire that much in comparison to other manufacturers.

[@ashj8998]

I was hit by a bus last year, tfl made me call the police on them and now im having to take them to court for the damage and injury, they refuse to comply without the threat of prison, driver wouldnt.give his name number or depot. They are a law unto themselves under khan, absolute scum

[@peterpan6821]

Every time I hear "Mr Khan", I always think "Community leader"

[@mickre-fuses]

Two things have improved in London, under the current Mayor: The sale of Black Hoodies and Machetes.

[@Rossifan2013]

Hi Geoff I was in central London recently I waited for a cab from King’s Cross to Victoria station unfortunately I’m a wheelchair user I was discriminated against by an individual whom was a supposed cab driver he refused to take me in his can as soon as he pulled up outside of King’s Cross rank he immediately gave me disgusting dirty looks he was from the opposite faith to me I’m a proud Christian if you get me immediately he said to me how heavy is that I told him 22kg he said I’m not taking you so as a result my wait for another cab cost me my train connection I missed my train from Victoria station this individual is a disgrace I should of took his plate number and reported him 😡🤬 anyway getting back to this so called mayor a journey only of 3.8 miles cost me £56.80 due to congestion and roads been closed to traffic absolutely crazy why would people re elect an individual whom is destroying London and damaging any and all means of transport do people want to have there movements restricted ? I’d hope not a cabby told me London cabby’s took him to the high court and they won there case so what did he do he changed legislation to prevent legal proceedings coming back to bite him on the behind absolutely crazy

[@derekcable]

​@@JordsieeWith a low turn out (Under 50%) you really need to blame those that couldn't be bothered to vote or those that believe in NetZero for Khan's 3rd term.

[@andrewallen9993]

Did you vote in the election and if so for whom?

[@jp6975]

​@@Jordsieeidiotic comment made without regard to any factual information. "His lot" form approximately 20% of London. You're believing that ALL of "his lot" voted and voted form him and then he won. What about the other 20.5% whose votes he got? I know quite a few people who are very definitely not "his lot" (think the colour of a bridal goen) who voted for him. Do you not think the 59.5% who didn't vote, and by simple deduction aren't "his lot", had nothing to do with his win? Beggars belief that people make such comments when there's a such a glaring lack of intelligence.

[@derekcable]

@@andrewallen9993 Did you vote Andrew and for whom ? I did just as I always do and it wasn't for Khan.If people can't be bothered to vote they can't moan about the outcome.

[@andrewallen9993]

@@derekcable I didn't vote for khan so as a consequence I get to complain. Those who voted for him or didn't vote therefore get to STFU😁

[@kaybee2930]

This is all fking mind blowing & i dont even live in Londistan

[@johncanna7856]

As an ex London Transport and Stagecoach bus mechanic, it was always about the money and s*d the poor drivers. At one time a few of the inspectors were given the task to show colleagues how the job was meant to go. Many of these blokes, did the best they could. However I'd question a few of these people as to why they'd lost control of their bladder and bowels. My god what a way to operate a bus service.

[@davefish8107]

Anyone that took a motorcycle into London when the bendy buses were on the road knows what a nightmare they were

[@MillhouseSpeaks]

Bring back cash on London busses!

[@johnLee-qm7pm]

Bring back cash everywhere not just on buses.

[@dd-du9bz]

so the drivers can get robbed 🤔 that's why they stopped taking cash and of course so they can track one's movements with the oyster....live in London u do so at ur own risk u all know what time it is there been the same for some time now 🤷‍♀️

[@Andy-Against-The-World]

Its not just TFL drivers who are suffering from chronic mistreatment. I have worked as a bus driver in west Yorkshire for the last 5 years and everyday was pretty miserable due to tiredness and the erratic work patterns. Im honestly glad im out and emplour people to consider only fans instead of becoming a bus driver it hell.

[@jluke168]

When they say, if we make the road harder to drive, people will drive slower and there will be less accidents, they don't really seem to think about the effect this has on people who are driving all day for a job. You've just increased their stress and tiredness levels. Most of them are going to be driving large vehicles with an outsized potential for danger. At some point there's a trade off happening, and it's not all everything magically better.

[@derekcable]

A friend is a bus driver for Go-Ahead,his aware of one or more drivers being pulled into the office about not meeting their scheduled times on their routes they drive,it turns out the schedulers haven't taken into account the variation between the different speed limits from 30 to 20 mph or the complete change to 20mph. It's nuts you couldn't make this shite up 😳

[@bentullett6068]

That explains why the company next door to where I work who make replacement bus panels are busy. Many red coloured ones being produced.

[@TRYLIKTO]

This is consequences for not following politics and being afraid to be called racist

[@SCR-ce2fs]

I live in SW18. NOTHING has got better, for years, unless you're keen on theft and violence. Then its just dandy

[@guy4469]

we dont have ULEZ in manchester , but we have doormen in every keebab and pizza shop after 2 Am .

[@tweed532DaveH]

I'm old enough to remember a legendary DJ 'DLT', Dave Lee Travis convert his secretary's car to stand up to London Traffic around 1980 as a tongue in cheek stunt with 'Street Machine Magazine'. Austin Allegro, tyres around it like boat fenders, girder bumpers front and back and the finishing touch, a gun turret on the top. Oh double yellow lines on matt black so it'll look like it had been parked up before the Council had come along and painted them over it. (Source search 'Motor Punk'). Well ahead of its time! 🚗👍😂🇬🇧

[@Galerak1]

Old enough to remember DLT but still call him 'legendary'? All those girder fenders and tyre walls were probably to protect him from all the fathers of the kiddies he fiddled with.

[@rv_at_the_beach2603]

There's an old saying, you can vote yourself into socialism but you can't vote your way out. There are some corollaries about how to get out but I won't go into that here.

[@billytollerton4220]

Someone needs to take him out,,and i dont mean on a date.😂

[@user-tb1ib6zg2h]

I have lived in London for all of my 70 years. It has never been worse. I don't want to live here any more but all my family and friends are here so I don't know where I would want to go. If the WEF get their way the whole of this country (and others) will be the same. Get these useless politicians out.

[@malcolmtucker7046]

Just to add, a car fire at a vauxhall dealership in Bristol, spokesperson says expected electric vehicle fire

[@ioanbristow3376]

That is so true, busses are doing the same thing especially in Wales, they're trying to make up time on their route because of the 20mph. Wrath of Kahn and Dippy Drakeford, what a team

[@carmanbazza]

Drivers have been under pressure for many years in London, TFL can fine Garages for not covering full mileage so the controllers do try and force drivers to drive faster amongst other illegal instructions.. yes I was a Bus driver .

[@philipbunker146]

Majority of instructions given to drivers are over the radio and therefore digitally recorded! And used in disciplinary hearings! It is very doubtful a controller giving illegal instructions to drivers would remain in the job for long! Yes I was a Bus Controller for over 30 years until gladly taking voluntary redundancy.

[@therealdojj]

the very basics are that the london bus operators hold tfl to ransom for more and more money so that they can give more and more money to their shareholders rather than improve the service you can't get more buses on the roads and the 20mph limits make already impossible service times even worse don't forget that some buses are now limited to 18mph and the problem becomes even worse

[@jamesmacdonald1116]

the 20MPH zones affects delivery drivers as well, and we all know how bad they are already, imagine worsening their time constrants further...

[@BionicRusty]

As far as I’m aware, almost all bus contractor in Wales have amended their timetables to fit the 20mph limit. Cannot believe that TFL haven’t done the same. More fool them, then. Zero sympathy for London. They voted for it.

[@longman2810]

The safest way to travel on London's roads is, in a cavalcade of armoured range rovers with a team of bodyguards.

[@philipbunker146]

And if it’s good enough for Khan…..

[@davep7589]

Your description of sadik khunt was amazingly accurate 👍🏻

[@angelsone-five7912]

Thank god I finished my stint on London buses 20 years ago. Nobody had heard of Sad Can then.

[@alfienaylor1587]

I thought he’d have lowered the test standards so they can get more drivers under DEI. They deffo seem to have done that in Leicester.

[@wordup1944]

If people had vowted nationalfront years ago we could be living in heaven

[@egonbreezblock9218]

This proves diversity hires cost way more in the long run 😅

[@trevorhorton8472]

You're open and honest as always Geoff👍

[@tonyb9185]

I follow a bus in London as they know we're the speed cameras 📷 are as they slow down 😂😂😂

[@RWL2012]

A zero emissions bus isn't a zero emissions bus even when it doesn't burn, because of tyre and brake particles.

[@ldnwholesale8552]

And when being charged emits not so nice toxins also.

[@robredz]

Perhaps a line from The Smiths - There Is A Light That Never Goes Out " if a double decker bus crashes into us" is appropriate.

[@globaleye8]

London can now be legitimately referred to as a post European city, together with Paris and a few others which are on the brink....

[@angelmessenger8240]

I got on a bus where I live yesterday, I was surprised that the lady driver was Spanish. She looked about 12 years old but she was very competent and cheerful.

[@tesco632]

That son of a bus driver!

[@Smart1529]

He knows nothing about buses

[@emk-69]

Fatigued drivers eh... i wonder what is causing that side effect!!??? 🤔🤦🏻‍♀️🙄

[@ClassicCarDriver]

Here’s one for you: Apparently 20mph speed limits need a ‘Traffic Regulation Order’ or a ‘Traffic Restriction Order’ to actually be legal. If a road does not have this, the limit is actually still 30mph, even when 20mph signs are in place. It should be possible to check if one of these orders is in place… but so far, in London, I haven’t found anything concrete. It’s all suitably obfuscated. Police do not have the capacity to police all apparent 20mph zones and apparently they are self-policing based on road conditions (bumps, chicanes etc, read: potholes). This would be a good one for you to investigate! 😉

[@williamnaylor8782]

Talking of made in China .... we were in Tescos today and Jayne started looking at where food had come from Garlic from China Unbelievable

[@theoriginaldylangreene]

Organic garlic from china no less. Think they stick to British organic farming practices?

[@customcruizers]

i used to be a bus driver and now i would never drive a bus again due to the traffic caused by ltns 20mph and the state of all the roads and this goes for more drivers in the job most are quitting or on long term sickness due to stress.

[@stevegreen2432]

Reply to a previous post--It is almost impossible for a driver to go one whole day at the wheel and not break a law somewhere--thats in a car--its even worse in a truck or bus. The idea is turn everyone into a criminal, and if there are enough laws covering stupid things , its easy to achieve.

[@Paul_L777]

The safest way to travel around London now is in armoured range rovers with a group of armed personal security. The fuhrer Khan has proved this to be safe which is why he travels that way, unlike boris did on his bike.

[@theolderigetthewrongbitget4746]

The Unions are worse than useless now, they should be telling drivers to stick to speed limits and not worry about schedules as they are their bosses problems.

[@Irvine70]

I think you got everything just about right! He has also coned hard working people out of money with his ULEZ scam, but just wait for Pay Per mile. The only good thing is the cameras are getting cut down!

[@illegalopinions4082]

Why are they penalising the bus company when the schedule was agreed with the previous speed limit?

[@Galerak1]

I very nearly suffered from serious sarcasm overload in that first 50 seconds.... I've had a brew and a sit down now though so I've nearly recovered 😆

[@stretfordender1999]

Slightly better with sound 😂😂 thank you

[@martinlacey8091]

Hi Geoff love your content all of them and looking forward to watching your road trip to benidorm as I have done this trip at least 50 to 60 times myself as I had a removal business ie Mercedes-Benz sprinter van long wheel based and at least 6 family holidays in benidorm I am actually in benidorm now on holiday until the 21st of this month. Keep up with your road trips best ones

[@phil2hoots]

Londons buses were best when they were owned and operated by London Transport which they were till the 1980’s. London had its very own routemaster which was designed especially for London by London Transport. We now have lots of privately owned companies competing with one another for contracts to run services which is inefficient and costly and leads to incentives and penalties which are not always in the interests of the travelling public as Geof has pointed out

[@robertnightingale4101]

Why aren't the bus companies and Unite working together to adjust the schedules to take account of the lower speed limits. The contract needs to be rewritten.

[@gravemind6536]

Unite are fucking useless in fact most Unions are they just get paid off by the companies.

[@sandydonald1275]

Why are the distance measured in kilometres not miles 🙁 it drives me mad, we use miles not kilometres in the UK

[@pussinboots1145]

Maybe tachographs,they're in kilometres.

[@BrianGibbons1966JulesRimet]

Why are they talking in kilometres, we measure in miles on our roads.

[@terryglover3215]

I still can't believe that he got re-elected after all he did to traditional Labour voters (working class, old cars etc).

[@kevinmott6205]

You could not make up this stuff😳Khan and statistics and data? I dont think so. He couldnt lie straight in bed. 😮

[@wildthing6668813]

Where I live they have times on some bus stops saying a bus will arrive at the bus stop in so many minutes. The last time I used a bus, 2015, I timed the arrival of a bus when it said one minute to arrival and the time was over 6 minutes until it got to the stop.

[@mm3nrx]

Damn! I thought it said Sadiq Khan under a London bus!!! you know how disappointed I feel now! :/

[@gmv8201]

Lot more bike lanes being constructed now, but somehow they still can’t find the money or time to fill the potholes?!??!

[@lauriecooper8194]

Totally agree with your summing up of Khan's character, or lack of it Geoff. Couldn't have put it better myself.👍

[@zubeystinzen540]

I was in Londonistan last week & caught a bus ride from blackhorse rd station to Ilford & it took forever as it stopped every 100 metres & i don't think it ever got into 3rd gear,it was rammed solid On another visit i caught the tube on the Victoria line & im not kidding it was deafening on this old crate of a train & the air quality was dirty & stiflingly rich in exhaust fumes, i thought to myself if id got an air quality meter & a noise meter to measure both im sure id have a claim against this Muppet mayor, i had tinnitus for the rest of the day it was so loud & high pitched.its a joke

[@avnrulz]

That's an explosive topic.

[@tonybain8526]

It’s a shame khan doesn’t care about the air quality on the tubes then he does on the streets of London. Some of the tube trains that are still running are from 1972. People should start charging khan for the bad air quality they have to breath in as he is chairman.

[@kevinmott6205]

Yes got sound now😊

[@davidagcole]

Apparently London buses aren't insured by insurance companies but have to pay claims from their own cash reserves. Accidents are investigated internally by the bus company so there's no conflict of interest there obviously... 🙄

[@LeslieWells-qz2tb]

Yes. One thing is and has improved, he is building houses for his moslems friends, so he can import more of them to Londondstan. Good luck to any native British person living there.

[@billythemod]

Bang on Geoff👍

[@martinheath5947]

Asylum seekers (migrants) get a National Insurance number as soon as they get here plus an NHS number. If they come from a Commonwealth country they also get a Voter registration number for good measure! Not sure at this point if they get free London travel cards from Mr Khan but nothing surprises me any more about the insanity of my country.

[@timredd]

I avoid London at all times if possible. It is one of my least favourite cities. There's nothing about it I like. Unfortunately, most UK cities are following the same path to hell in a wheelbarrow as London.

[@user-il6jm9mi4z]

Good video ❤

[@timhicks2154]

All aboard the Krispy Bus! 🔥🔥🔥

[@nedasmozuraitis5818]

What cities? Where is the link?

[@whycantwegetalong4465]

Make khan use public transport. It'll sorted by the end of summer

[@philipbunker146]

If Khan used public transport I think you’d find that “he’d” been “sorted” by the end of the “day”.

[@ML-jr1yz]

Not only buses, the DLR also is very dirty, the seats are full of grime, the floors too, looks like no staff to clean them.

[@scaryfakevirus]

Kilometers? What happened to miles? MPH, MPG, Signposts in Miles, speed limits in miles etc etc ....

[@mikehunt8968]

It's almost as though the busses are now being driven by people without licences.....🙄 Maybe they are more used to driving dingys?

[@philipbunker146]

As an ex London bus employee with over 30 years experience I can tell you they do use a lot of “agency” drivers whose first language is not English!!!

[@janebaker966]

OMG,I'll be on a London bus tomorrow,thanks Geoff,if I have nightmares tonight I'll blame you.

[@marky147]

Bless you, poor little guy. Hope you can cope out of your safe space, Geoffrey.

I worked in London for the whole of 2014, Geoff. Never even considered driving down there from North Norfolk (where I've lived since 2000). I took the train! Rented a flat in Kentish Town, and got to and from my office (behind Selfridges - which they didn't) by Tube and bus. The buses that took me from Bond Street to Tottenham Court Road tube, were hybrids. Silent from a standing start, then the diesel engine kicked in after a few seconds. Bonkers. I grew up in West London, and I escaped the Metropolis in 1972. Never looked back. Very best of luck on the Benidorm challenge, which I have no doubt you will win. You better, 'cos I want to see EVs consigned to the dustbin of history,as they deserve to be. Les, Norfolk

[@the1beard]

if money could be made from stopping stabbing it would be stopped .. stopping cars makes money

[@MrBuzz1966]

it also the drivers that worked on the buses for years are leaving, and the new drivers are rush though the driving tests ,

[@Eric_Hunt194]

What sort of range would you get on a battery powered Killdozer?

[@RichardASK]

Why are these distance figures in Kilometres? This is or was Britain where we measure distances in miles.

[@alanpartington2540]

Is tghat all of them, or just the ones that burst into flames?