Doe – DOES DIRECTORY OF BUS TIMETABLES & ENQUIRY OFFICES 1991

Description

This document is a comprehensive UK timetable directory detailing county and operator publications with contact addresses, enquiry lines, formats, distribution methods, prices and postage. The introduction criticises many counties for not reprinting or fully updating timetables, praises exemplary publications (e.g., Southern Vectis, Devon, Hastings) and advocates consistent use of the 24-hour clock. It sets clear criteria for quality timetables—conventional format with intermediate times, 24-hour clock, indices, system and local maps, and timely reprints or supplements—and names leading county and operator winners. Important notes clarify map/index definitions, enquiry-line practices and coverage limits. The main directory provides county-by-county and operator listings across England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the islands, Dublin and Bus Éireann, and includes a companion Bus/Rail Guide. It records whether timetables are leaflets, booklets or single books, price or free, inclusion of system maps/indices, and options for annual update subscriptions. Specialty publications and commercial services (e.g., FareTable) and supplier contacts are also listed.