Extremely slow and inefficient but great for tourists (Buses in general)

Member Name: shuttlex

Product:	Buses in general
Date:	17/08/09 (19 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: A means of transport, night bus is fast

Disadvantages: Very slow

Buses in London, especially Central London are extremely inefficient and slow. The reason for this is excessive traffic and too many bus stops. Buses in central London literally stop every 100 metres. This so buses can be elderly and disabled people friendly.

While not too expensive at £1 to go one way, often it is quicker to walk than to take the bus. The only time the bus is useful is after midnight. At this time buses only arrive every 15 minutes or so however buses move very fast and you can be sure to get to your destination without being held up.

I recommend London buses for tourists. Anyone visiting London and not in a rush to get anywhere and wants to take their time and see the sites. Riding the bus throughout the day using an Oyster card it shouldn't come to more than a few pounds. However for anyone who has an appointment or needs to be at a location at a specific time, walking would be better.

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