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Post by ady1977 on Aug 10, 2024 6:31:40 GMT
are chesterfield short of buses as YN63 YPM is here on the 65 also the one from barnsley is on the 1a aswell
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Post by teapot42 on Aug 10, 2024 7:59:30 GMT
Bustimes is showing 4 red ex-London E200s (59 reg) in the Yorkshire fleet - are these all new driver trainers? 36254/7/8/60, 36353 also shown here in driver trainer livery.
On Thursday morning I passed 36985 broken down in a layby on the A61. Looking at tracking it seems like an easy fix as it was only there about 40 minutes, unless a new bus came out and they swapped ticket machines?
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Post by syjunkie on Aug 10, 2024 9:54:28 GMT
Bustimes is showing 4 red ex-London E200s (59 reg) in the Yorkshire fleet - are these all new driver trainers? 36254/7/8/60, 36353 also shown here in driver trainer livery. On Thursday morning I passed 36985 broken down in a layby on the A61. Looking at tracking it seems like an easy fix as it was only there about 40 minutes, unless a new bus came out and they swapped ticket machines? The ex London e200s are the "new" DTV's and I believe its to replace the remaining alx300s |
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Post by overground on Aug 12, 2024 23:20:25 GMT
The uniform is both polo shirts and the button up blue and white shirt, it's down to each drivers preference. They should all be in the button up blue shirts. Bus driving is first and foremost a profession. Professionals should dress accordingly. I am not supportive of the casualisation of uniforms in general. There’s 2 things the operators are doing: keeping up with society has changed and trying to make the job more appealing. You might choose to wear your anorak 365 days a year but that’s your choice |
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Post by 63384 on Aug 13, 2024 12:18:46 GMT
They should all be in the button up blue shirts. Bus driving is first and foremost a profession. Professionals should dress accordingly. I am not supportive of the casualisation of uniforms in general. There’s 2 things the operators are doing: keeping up with society has changed and trying to make the job more appealing. You might choose to wear your anorak 365 days a year but that’s your choice You can get specially designed formal shirts these days that have breathable microholes in them that keep the occupant very cool in the summer. |
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Post by metromadman on Aug 13, 2024 12:37:01 GMT
There’s 2 things the operators are doing: keeping up with society has changed and trying to make the job more appealing. You might choose to wear your anorak 365 days a year but that’s your choice You can get specially designed formal shirts these days that have breathable microholes in them that keep the occupant very cool in the summer. You can, but the “anti-wicking” clothing (which I’m assuming you’re referring to) absolutely stinks if you use certain fabric softeners and laundry detergents (which most households will use for their washing), and most people/families are unlikely to wash uniform separate to other clothing. |
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Post by ady1977 on Aug 18, 2024 9:52:38 GMT
now that chesterfield are taking on some more services in the matlock/ripley area are there any fleet transfers happening because im sure they would need extra buses unless they are using the solos they already have
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Post by Josh on Aug 18, 2024 20:40:24 GMT
The uniform is both polo shirts and the button up blue and white shirt, it's down to each drivers preference. They should all be in the button up blue shirts. Bus driving is first and foremost a profession. Professionals should dress accordingly. I am not supportive of the casualisation of uniforms in general. l Inspector out of interest do you drive buses ? If so do you wear your full vintage full suit and blazer uniform ? |
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Post by 63384 on Aug 19, 2024 0:24:56 GMT
They should all be in the button up blue shirts. Bus driving is first and foremost a profession. Professionals should dress accordingly. I am not supportive of the casualisation of uniforms in general. l Inspector out of interest do you drive buses ? If so do you wear your full vintage full suit and blazer uniform ? No, I don't drive buses, do you Mr Hawkins? I did however, volunteer at Peak Rail for many years and wore a suit and tie (blazer forms part of the suit). |
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Post by rothlad on Aug 19, 2024 11:39:25 GMT
Any news on where the E200MMCs currently at Rawmarsh are to move to? Scania's are moving to Barnsley, leaving Rawmarsh just with a fleet of E200s and Yutong E12s.
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Post by 63384 on Aug 19, 2024 12:12:15 GMT
Any news on where the E200MMCs currently at Rawmarsh are to move to? Scania's are moving to Barnsley, leaving Rawmarsh just with a fleet of E200s and Yutong E12s. It would be nice for them to move to Ecclesfield to replace the nasty, underpowered Enviro200s. |
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Post by Mainline on Aug 19, 2024 21:20:58 GMT
Any news on where the E200MMCs currently at Rawmarsh are to move to? Scania's are moving to Barnsley, leaving Rawmarsh just with a fleet of E200s and Yutong E12s. It would be nice for them to move to Ecclesfield to replace the nasty, underpowered Enviro200s. Because the MMCs are notoriously better...  |
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Post by Josh on Aug 21, 2024 10:54:12 GMT
l Inspector out of interest do you drive buses ? If so do you wear your full vintage full suit and blazer uniform ? No, I don't drive buses, do you Mr Hawkins? I did however, volunteer at Peak Rail for many years and wore a suit and tie (blazer forms part of the suit). Yes I do and it's much more comfortable away from shirt and tie and most passengers couldn't care less. Also peak Rail is a heritage railway so heritage uniform fits the scene. Different from modern day to day bus operations. |
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Post by 63384 on Aug 21, 2024 12:13:50 GMT
No, I don't drive buses, do you Mr Hawkins? I did however, volunteer at Peak Rail for many years and wore a suit and tie (blazer forms part of the suit). Yes I do and it's much more comfortable away from shirt and tie and most passengers couldn't care less. Also peak Rail is a heritage railway so heritage uniform fits the scene. Different from modern day to day bus operations. It's not as though you are lifting heavy objects or building brick walls or anything else that is laborious. You are sat in an air conditioned and heated cabin, in a comfortable seat. I see no reason why drivers can't make the effort to look smart and presentable. Stagecoach have upped their game in recent years with the standard of their fleet, for example the new 400MMCs look very smart with high-back leather seats and warm pine effect flooring. It's a shame they've gone the other way with their uniform. 30 years ago it was a smart shirt tie and lapels with a blazer. Looked very professional. |
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Post by TC60054 on Aug 21, 2024 14:02:07 GMT
Yes I do and it's much more comfortable away from shirt and tie and most passengers couldn't care less. Also peak Rail is a heritage railway so heritage uniform fits the scene. Different from modern day to day bus operations. It's not as though you are lifting heavy objects or building brick walls or anything else that is laborious. You are sat in an air conditioned and heated cabin, in a comfortable seat. I see no reason why drivers can't make the effort to look smart and presentable. Stagecoach have upped their game in recent years with the standard of their fleet, for example the new 400MMCs look very smart with high-back leather seats and warm pine effect flooring. It's a shame they've gone the other way with their uniform. 30 years ago it was a smart shirt tie and lapels with a blazer. Looked very professional. Very few buses actually have cab air conditioning, and the heating often doesn’t work as it’s meant to. I’d like to know where this notion that we’re in an air conditioned and heated cab has come from, because I’d like to work at that company. |
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