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An introduction for Melksham newcomers to bus and train services
 
An introduction for Melksham newcomers to bus and train services
Posted by grahame at 12:55, 23rd September 2026
 
Written / posted on social media in answer to a question asked (which provided a convenient hook to hand an answer

https://grahamellis.uk/blog2092.html

Have I missed anything?


Re: An introduction for Melksham newcomers to bus and train services
Posted by JohnM at 14:08, 23rd September 2026
 
I know it's for "bus and train services", but might it be worth mentioning that Ubers are available in the area? They might be a last resort, and it reassures potential users that Melksham isn't one of those places where the Uber app implies it is available but in fact it isn't (eg. Thirsk, where we were a few weeks ago).

Re: An introduction for Melksham newcomers to bus and train services
Posted by grahame at 14:56, 23rd September 2026
 
I know it's for "bus and train services", but might it be worth mentioning that Ubers are available in the area? They might be a last resort, and it reassures potential users that Melksham isn't one of those places where the Uber app implies it is available but in fact it isn't (eg. Thirsk, where we were a few weeks ago).

For the original hook I was hanging this on (hook not published as it contained personal data), I felt that adding taxi and Uber data would lengthen and the post and to some extent mask the purpose.

But ... there IS excellent reason for writing up the Uber / taxi / private hire setup with a Melkham perspective and to have that data publicly shared.   The challenge will be to keep it balanced and customer centric.  It WILL be written up for inclusion in the "Information at the Station" FAQ.

Re: An introduction for Melksham newcomers to bus and train services
Posted by bobm at 16:38, 23rd September 2026
 
A couple of examples of your nemesis advice/advise.   

 
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