Tag: bus

Moments in automotive history #157

jetbus

In 1957 Greyhound introduced their first non-stop coast-to-coast service using the newly designed “JetBus”® offering a San Fransisco to New York journey time of 4 hours. The initial run was last seen at about 30,000 feet over Guam and further services were pulled from the timetable without explanation.

People with issues #313

Steve & Janet were great believers in the use of sun block as a way to avoid any risk of skin cancer, although many of those around them tended to feel that they had maybe taken things to extremes unwarranted by the frankly anaemic swedish winter sunshine.
Steve & Janet were great believers in the use of sun block as a way to avoid any risk of skin cancer, although many of those around them tended to feel that they had maybe taken things to extremes unwarranted by the, frankly anaemic, Swedish winter sunshine.

People with issues #311

Washington was probably the best skater in the 'hood, but his reading skills were way below what he needed just to get by safely.
Washington was probably the best skater in the ‘hood, but his reading skills were way below what he needed just to get by safely.

Just another day at the office #288

Peter had wanted to be a spy ever since he had first seen a James Bond film. Although the current security budget did not stretch to the latest scientific gizmos his training had rendered him all-but invisible to the locals as he collected the valuable information that would help keep the world safe.
Peter had wanted to be a spy ever since he had first seen a James Bond film. Although the current security budget did not stretch to the latest scientific gizmos his training had rendered him all-but invisible to the locals as he collected the valuable information that would help keep the world safe.

Advertising #56

The power of auto-suggestion: the ad was a success but bus passengers complained about the smell.
The power of auto-suggestion: the ad was a success but bus passengers complained about the smell.

Advertising #53

Some ads grab your attention, others….
Some ads grab your attention, others….

Advertising #52

"Eyeballs" are important in measuring the success of any ad campaign.
“Eyeballs” are important in measuring the success of any ad campaign.

Advertising #51

After the mix-up the agency lost the campaign & the new slogan "Hope" was adopted by the election team, many of whom had not been happy with the whole "Asking for change" approach, right from the get-go.
After the mix-up the agency lost the campaign & a new slogan, “Hope,” was adopted by the Obama election team; many of whom had not been happy with the whole “Asking for change” approach, right from the get-go.

Moments in automotive history #112

Development of the river bus was quickly taken away from the traditional public vehicle team & sub-contracted to a boat yard.
Development of the river bus was quickly taken away from the traditional public vehicles team & sub-contracted to a boat yard.