172

You'll probably know 172 best as a repdigit in base 6, but 172 is also a bus, and a very handy way of getting home from New Cross if the trains to Brockley are in trouble.

Combined with the the 171, it offers a pretty reliable service in our experience.

But local resident Paul Bell is less impressed and has launched a "Better 172 Now" campaign, highlighting problems ranging from an ageing fleet to surly drivers.

He says:

“After a long day working and a commute home of over an hour, the last thing you want is to be thrown off the bus half way between your destination, because the doors won’t work or the someone in an office decides the bus is running late and will look bad on their reported punctuality figures. They can get away with this poor service because we the customer says nothing.”

Visit his site now to find out more.