Dear Editor:
Re: Route 246 An Epic Transit Misadventure, July 10 Mailbox.
It is with dismay that I read Corrie Kost’s letter about his experiences on the 246 bus.
Most of his complaints seemed to be a lack of familiarity with how buses work here. When one visits a new city, there are invariably glitches of one sort or another, when one tries out the different transportation systems.
However, once one rides the bus more than once, these things become familiar and more easily navigable. I agree the heat issue must have been uncomfortable. Usually open windows create a breeze when one is moving.
My husband and I ride the 246, when we don’t want to face parking downtown. Unfortunately, this usually precludes evenings, as the 246 service drops to once an hour at around 7 p.m.
Perhaps, a free ticket should be offered to people on the 246 route, so they can experience what a wonderful ride it is; especially sailing over the Lions Gate Bridge, seeing the view both ways, from a height.
Even better, when the cars are backed up to Capilano Road and maybe beyond. Hopefully, the bus will get a second chance from these folks and they will enjoy the experience of views and people watching.
Pauline Oakey
North Vancouver
What are your thoughts? Send us a letter via email by clicking here or post a comment below.
