| Comment | Unfortunately you're right about this.
The bus stop naming convention is all over the place in Glasgow. It's only in recent years that they've started to be named (mostly, but not always) after the nearest side street, but this is very inconsistent, with some stops named after the main road itself or in very rare cases after a nearby landmark. Unfortunately it's not a consistent system that anyone can rely on, whether asking for a ticket to somewhere, or knowing where you are or where you're getting off the bus.
It also doesn't help that our buses don't have route diagrams inside, detailing the name of all stops along the route, which is common in many other cities and countries. Because we don't have this, people don't tend to "learn" the official name of their local bus stop. It's all very ad hoc and a bit of a mess.
Google Maps can be helpful on your phone. If you tap on the icon for a bus stop, it overlays coloured route lines for all buses that pass by that stop. Can be useful for knowing exactly what route your bus is taking. |
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