localyokel Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 So the recording for saying “Hello, Fairies” is apparently a bit irritating so it’s become a big issue when you’re driving round an empty bus all day. http://www.iomtoday.co.im/article.cfm?id=37020&headline=Bus drivers don't like to say hello to the fairies§ionIs=NEWS&searchyear=2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolley Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 It's good to know they don't waste time talking rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 They also announce the Mann cat sanctuary and the home of rest for old horses. I can sort of see the point if its at TT week or something but is there really any need on the 7.10 no1 service in the middle of winter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligaf Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 BUS WANKERS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Is it an 'elf and safety issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligaf Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 1 minute ago, TheTeapot said: They also announce the Mann cat sanctuary and the home of rest for old horses. I can sort of see the point if its at TT week or something but is there really any need on the 7.10 no1 service in the middle of winter? Does it really matter ? I mean, fucking really? It is a short 5 second announcement. get over it ................................and yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
localyokel Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, TheTeapot said: They also announce the Mann cat sanctuary and the home of rest for old horses. I can sort of see the point if its at TT week or something but is there really any need on the 7.10 no1 service in the middle of winter? It is a tourist attraction. I imagine all the London bus drivers who have to announce “Buckingham Palace” 20 Times a day find it a bit boring too. But it’s on the main airport route so I assume it’s a good thing to point out tourist attractions to tourists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Tourists? London bus-drivers don't make announcements, the buses are equipped with ibus technology which uses prerecorded announcements complete with a choice of regional accents in three genders (probably). Cheap and simple to run, no distraction for the driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 14 minutes ago, localyokel said: It is a tourist attraction. I imagine all the London bus drivers who have to announce “Buckingham Palace” 20 Times a day find it a bit boring too. But it’s on the main airport route so I assume it’s a good thing to point out tourist attractions to tourists? If that's a tourist attraction it's no wonder we have no tourists! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 We need another big busman belly fighting tournament to sort this one out. With this music of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piebaps Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 The union minutes were released under an FOI request, https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/freedom-of-information/freedom-of-information-responses/#accordion Have a read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 7 hours ago, TheTeapot said: ... is there really any need on the 7.10 no1 service in the middle of winter? Period announcements of "this bus driver earns more than a qualified nurse and probably more than you too, and with the aid of piss poor managers is helping costing you the taxpayer around 5 million quid a year" might start waking the public up even at this time of the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 8 hours ago, localyokel said: So the recording for saying “Hello, Fairies” is apparently a bit irritating so it’s become a big issue when you’re driving round an empty bus all day. http://www.iomtoday.co.im/article.cfm?id=37020&headline=Bus drivers don't like to say hello to the fairies§ionIs=NEWS&searchyear=2017 From a regular paying passenger’s point of view it’s intrusive. Not just this but the instruction to stay in your seat at the passenger terminal. Or Colby Bridge where it suggests getting off here for Colby football pitch. Does it need to be so loud? Does it need to be so bossy? I was saying hello to the fairies long before the civil service decided I needed ordering to do so. At 7 am? It’s about time Longwith realised commuters are the only people paying to ride the buses and treat them as customers. Enhance that experience and it’ll improve their bottom line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody2 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 declan will you be willing to pay the full cost of travel.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I believe I do. The shortfall in revenue is because as a society we decide to give OAPs and kids on the way to school free passes. I believe that is correct and I am happy to pay my contribution for that through my taxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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