tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post1071309613918502142..comments2024-03-29T08:14:43.839+00:00Comments on Public Transport Experience: In Hoddesdon, Hertford and Hatfield ... (2)fatbusblokehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06833340546527596517noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post-71683034164658636742016-11-18T07:48:46.675+00:002016-11-18T07:48:46.675+00:00It's just worth mentioning the Intalink Promot...It's just worth mentioning the Intalink Promotional vehicle . . . . a small converted mobile library that wanders around Hertfordshire visiting towns across the County every 6 weeks or so, and which contains all printed publicity that is supplied by operators, as well as HCC maps and tendered service leaflets.<br /><br />As far as the above comment is concerned . . . . I've always supplied timetable booklets to local council offices, libraries, railway stations, in fact anyone who wants them, and said "if you run out, ring me and I'll send some more down". In practice, no-one ever does ring for more . . . . and it does get depressing when you spend (sometimes) days delivering timetables, and you know they'll just end up in a cupboard, even when you replace the display racks with your own versions. <br /><br />I'll just point out that Intalink is part-funded by the operators, and holds meetings every few months to discuss promoting bus services in Hertfordshire. It's very much a two-way concern, and we've got some new campaigns coming out in 2017 (including "How to catch a Bus") . . . believe it or not, there are children catching school buses now whose parents haven't been on a bus in 20 years, and they don't understand "Face the Driver and Raise Your Hand . . . You'll find that He will Understand!". And then there's the concept of "money" and "tickets" . . . . Oh Dear!!!greenline727https://www.blogger.com/profile/03033268278026535109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post-89062733895612485812016-11-17T12:06:59.204+00:002016-11-17T12:06:59.204+00:00To be fair to HCC, their Intalink website is one o...To be fair to HCC, their Intalink website is one of the better council websites. At least they haven't removed all mention of the words B*s and T*m*t*b*e in favour of a link to Travelline.<br /><br />Plusbus leaflets tend to be favoured towards validity boundaries, assuming locals will know which bus will go that far out.<br /><br />When it comes to stocking things, I am always interested to see how it works. Is it the operators fault for not pushing the council to stock, or the council's fault for not persuading the operator to give? I have had a few experiences recently where the answer is "They don't send us any". Response: "Have you asked?". Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com