Incorrect stop type

Stopping patterns are considered to be using stops of the incorrect type if the stops are not designated at bus stops within NaPTAN. Stopping patterns are considered to be using stops of the incorrect type if the stops are not designated as bus stops within NaPTAN. Expected stop types are BCT, BCQ or BCS.

Impacts

An incorrect stop type suggested that that stop being used, is not intended for buses. This can impede the ability of passengers to be able to find the correct location to board services, particularly when planning multimodal journeys.

Following timing pattern(s) have been observed to have incorrect stop type.

What are the different types of bus stops?

BCT On-street Bus / Coach / Tram Stop
TXR Taxi Rank (head of)
STR Shared Taxi Rank (head of)
AIR Airport Entrance
GAT Airport Interchange Area
FTD Ferry Terminal / Dock Entrance
FBT Ferry or Port Berth
FER Ferry or Port Interchange Area
RSE Rail Station Entrance
RLY Railway Interchange Area
RPL Railway Platform
TMU Tram / Metro / Underground Entrance
MET Underground or Metro Interchange Area
PLT Underground or Metro platform
BCE Bus / Coach Station Entrance
BST Bus Coach Station Access Area
BCS Bus / Coach bay / stand / stance within Bus / Coach Stations
BCQ Bus Coach Station Variable Bay
LCE Lift or Cable Car Entrance
LCB Lift or Cable Car Access Area
LPL Lift or Cable Car Platform
Line Journey (1)
658:Wallasey - Saughall Massie Includes stop Laird Street (Taxi Rank) of type TXR