A clean-up
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THE BRITISH coach industry is as successful as any in the world. True, there are more luxurious vehicles to be seen in mainland Europe and the United States of America, but these vehicles are built to meet the demands of really long-distance coaching.
The British coach traveller is less demanding than his Continental or American counterpart. Nevertheless, he is provided with adequate comfort for his less exhausting journey.
What gives more cause for concern is the state of our coach terminals. Why must they resemble open-air public toilets, covered in litter, coated in grease, and acting as wind tunnels?
The catering facilities, where they exist, are unattractive and expensive for what is offered. The toilet facilities must leave visitors wondering what standards of hygiene we enjoy in our homes. Indeed, if cleanliness is next to Godliness, our coach stations are hell on earth.
An attractive terminus at each end of a journey enhances the service. The British Airports Authority maintains high standards at its termini. The BAA would surely be happy to tell our coach station proprietors how this is achieved.