Brief Thanet report from Thursday 4th September

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Nothing of great interest, just my personal observations from a morning trip from Dumpton to Drapers and back via Westwood Cross.

A proliferation of non-Loop buses on Thanet Loop. Noted 26238 now repainted in new livery.

Attached picture shows a different vehicle on the route 35/37 workings of Regent. Driver not aware, nor interested, in how long for (good old Phil!).

Loops running in big batches by noon due to the latest, non-Weetabix, fuelled road works near the QEQM on the Ramsgate Road. While waiting at Westwood Cross, 4 were tracking between the QEQM and there, and one was allegedly open-topper 15101. The open-topper was for real – but not on the Loop!

Some severe congestion in Grange Road for reason unknown, adding to the delays, and three buses running so close together is a guarantee that more traffic issues in the poorly-police, and heavily parked narrow streets will ensue – and they did. Left Drapers Close stop at 11:47, and arrived at Dumpton 13:02.

Hope that’s not too boring for y’all!

Dave Burrin