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    Reading Buses - Inside of one of the buses, with the map of Reading on the stairs to the upper level.

    Reading Buses

    4.0(3 reviews)
    68.3 km

    I've been living in Reading since December '09 and I have to send props to the Reading bus system…read more As an American, they have made it possible for me to survive here without needing a car. It's that whole "wrong side of the road" thing that messes me up. The buses are frequent, they are clean, and many of the lines run all night. The system is pretty simply laid out, with the various lines arranged like the spokes of a wheel, with the Reading rail station at the hub. The stops throughout the system are located closely enough together that you don't have to walk far to get from one to the next, but they are spread out enough that hte bus doesn't stop too often. They recently adjusted their fare system, where prices are much easier to understand. Two one-way trips are just a touch cheaper than an all day pass. There are also 7 day, 30 day and 90 day passes with graduated prices, but you really have to be riding at least three or four days a week for it to work out in your favor. The people of Reading are fortunate to have it.

    I've lived in Reading since 2007 and I've used the buses from the start. If you need to get almost…read moreanywhere in Reading then there's a bus or buses that can get you there. The 17 bus route runs 24 hours and is useful if you're a student as that route is close to the university and the student area of Reading. It's a little hassle if you need to get across Reading via two or more routes as the buses don't "sync" so you can find yourself waiting 10 minutes for a connecting bus. But that's the only drawback I have. The buses are clean, arrive regularly and most of the bus stops now have a sign that shows the estimated arrival times which is useful. If you need to travel in Reading a lot, get yourself an all day ticket as it pays for itself after 3 trips.

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    Brighton & Hove Bus & Coach Co - These bus seats always make me smile!

    Brighton & Hove Bus & Coach Co

    2.8(12 reviews)
    87.1 km

    Good bus service from Worthing to Brighton clean effective and runs every couple of minutesread more

    Brighton's main bus company, despite minor competition from The Big Lemon and Stagecoach, this…read morealmost monopoly is shown that they have somehow managed to get the domain buses.co.uk, and I'm still shocked they've got this domain name and kept it for over 10 years. They are operated by Go-Ahead Group, who are also pretty big in Newcastle and London. Many of the buses look like they've just been driven an hour and a half or so away from London, with the two-door red double deckers, yet some are really old fashioned, to the point where it wouldn't surprise me if they were there when Brighton and Hove Bus Co started operating in 1884, which is the same year Manchester City was formed, who went on to win the Premier League during my time in Brighton. The bus stops were announced, but it just added more confusion, it was just announced once before the stop and there wasn't always a sign to say the stop/direction or when the stop is taking place, so it was rendered useless. I found the drivers to be a little generic and unhelpful, a lack of "stop buttons" anywhere near where I was on the bus was also a problem, it made me feel trapped. Too much inconsistency on bus type along the route which can really affect the customer experience. 2* - Too many issues and too inconsistent but still arguably one of the most reliable bus companies in Brighton because of how powerful they are in the area, and I did like some of their buses, although it seemed fewer nice buses than the old-fashioned ones were on the network, even when travelling within Brighton centre and the Marina.

    EC Minibus - London Airport Arrival

    EC Minibus

    5.0(2 reviews)
    113.5 kmFarringdon

    I ended up using EC Minibus for transportation from Heathrow to a central London Hotel, as well as…read morefor to the Southampton Cruise Terminal. Highlights: + Simple booking via their website. It also seems that they used a link on Viator; however, booking directly on the website seemed cheaper. + Communication was clear and well laid out on where to meet the drivers. They were especially helpful during an issue that arose when arriving at Heathrow and the driver having issues meeting us at the assigned meeting point due to increased activity at the airport (apparently it was a popular bank holiday I chose to travel on) +Cars/vans used were clean and as advertised +Drivers arrived on time and were friendly + Price - Honestly, it was relatively reasonable, especially given the fact it provided for a smooth travel day for my traveling companion who would have issues on the Tube/trains even without luggage Tips: + When making your booking, make sure you set your pick time for an hour and a half after scheduled arrival time to provide a buffer time to make it through customs and retrieve your luggage if flying internationally. +Make sure to be honest about your luggage that you are traveling with and abide by their rules, especially on shared rides. I would use their services again if I find myself needing them.

    EC Minibus are a very professional minibus company, EC Minibus' offer services from airport…read moretransfers, cruise transfers, from the busiest airport hubs of Heathrow, Gatwick, Stanstead, and London city airport. I would highly recommend E C Minibus to friends and family! Jason

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