When I started my new job in Jan 2020 I was training in Edinburgh for 2 weeks. First time I have used a public bus (other than City sightseeing busses) for decadea.
I was mightily impressed with the set up, the bus stop had a digital display showing the next buses due and when. The app on my phone showed the same but also by inputting my destination, could filter the busses to the ones appropriate for me.
And they all had a flat fare of (I think) £1.90 for any single journey within the city centre.
All done on app/contactless. If I lived in a city like Edinburgh, with that sort of service, I think I would use it willingly over the car.
When we go to big cities for City breaks / holidays, we always take the city sightseeing bus tours to get a feel of the city and some local knowledge. Best I have had is the Dublin one (and yes it was a real Dubliner telling the stories of the City).
Always felt strange working in Glasgow and seeing the City bus tours. I have never done Glasgow and I bet theres lots I dont know either! Ach, I'll add it to my post-covid to-do list!
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Taking the bus 
Taking the bus 
