What kind of third world country do we live in ?

[grahamw48]

Exactly, as have I also in the Phils.

Hence the reason for my frustration with this stupid country of ours.

They want us to use public transport, yet continue not to provide any at the times and places where it is most needed !

My boy is 18 now, but still pretty inexperienced in looking after himself, so naturally as a parent you are worried when he's stranded in a strange city 200 miles from home late at night.

Fortunately he did as I suggested and had a word with the police on the rail station, and they were able to find him a youth hostel type place for the night.

I'm expecting him to arrive home any time now.

[rusty]

Exactly, as have I also in the Phils.

They want us to use public transport, yet continue not to provide any at the times and places where it is most needed

I agree that our public transport is lacking in certain areas.

A quick search seems to suggest that there is a Megabus that leaves at 22.30 via Newcastle and scotch corner and arrives at Wakefield/Wooley edge at 03.30.

Maybe a little forward planning would help to check before travelling if there was any onward travel after his flight.