tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13854701.post5234051201719389994..comments2023-11-05T09:08:38.693+00:00Comments on busdriving: Slight DisappointmentDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02360658880145382442noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13854701.post-64595121439440409632010-07-27T21:28:24.945+01:002010-07-27T21:28:24.945+01:00I'm in need of secure work right now. Maybe I&...I'm in need of secure work right now. Maybe I'll try them? <br /><br />Work on the cabs has dried right out. I'm on 10-15 calls per day in a 12 hour shift.<br /><br />Trouble is the website says there are no driver positions available?cabbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13854701.post-12187598223303840912010-07-25T16:44:16.616+01:002010-07-25T16:44:16.616+01:00As I said on June 26th, you are a 'bus' dr...As I said on June 26th, you are a 'bus' driver and at heart not a coachman. It is a great pity that you live in an area monopolised by one group as I am sure we should still be reading'blogs' about daily happenings on the buses if employment was available with another companyor group. it seems shortsighted that your previous managers hold grudges like they seemingly do. maybe one day!retired driver Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13854701.post-56265754836417766622010-07-24T19:12:50.220+01:002010-07-24T19:12:50.220+01:00Stupid in my opinion Dave.
Very sorry to hear the ...Stupid in my opinion Dave.<br />Very sorry to hear the result... they were wrong to get rid of you in the first place!<br /><br />It's even more a shame considering that you have proven from postings previously, you're definitely meant to be a bus driver!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13854701.post-9498848056300108082010-07-23T10:13:09.884+01:002010-07-23T10:13:09.884+01:00You're right the influx of "Students"...You're right the influx of "Students" each summer was a feature of DG for many years- services couldn't have run without them. Mind you DG did increase services in the summer far more than is done today, and they were used. Can remember carrying 1000 plus passengers in a shift on the circle route, up 55 down 50 (Strand to St Marychurch and return)ex DGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13854701.post-39719529384353339452010-07-23T08:48:48.836+01:002010-07-23T08:48:48.836+01:00It's quite incredible and I'm sorry to hea...It's quite incredible and I'm sorry to hear of your rejection letter, Dave.<br /><br />In Devon General days, each summer always saw an influx of drivers and conductors from all over the country for temporary additional cover.<br /><br />But if I remember well, it was some management 'sonny boy' who saw you take a picture when you were stationary in a traffic jam with the handbrake engaged and then 'turned you in'.<br /><br />Hardly a hanging offence but obviously a black mark for ever, it seems.<br /><br />Or, given your following on this blog, could it be that you're seen as a risk to the company and that you may blow the gaffe sometime?<br /><br />As a journalist, I'm being given the cold shoulder at the moment by one organisation which is desparate to cover up an on-going story.<br /><br />Those who occasionally 'rock the boat' are viewed with fear and trepidation, believe me!<br /><br />Good luck with finding some gainful work elsewhere.Dave from Barwellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13854701.post-68638259267314638422010-07-22T20:11:19.891+01:002010-07-22T20:11:19.891+01:00I noticed white shirts out driving the other day a...I noticed white shirts out driving the other day as well.<br />It was worth a try Dave!<br />Are you still coaching?Ex DGnoreply@blogger.com