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(04 Nov 2017, 8:28 pm)OrangeArrow49 Thanks for the information. Any idea why the 100 isn't an X as it technically is an express service?
I have found some old pictures of the Busways 100. Seems odd it has such a big number for such an early service.
The 100 must have started when the Metrocentre (then MetroCentre) opened.
(04 Nov 2017, 8:28 pm)OrangeArrow49 Thanks for the information. Any idea why the 100 isn't an X as it technically is an express service?
I have found some old pictures of the Busways 100. Seems odd it has such a big number for such an early service.
The 100 must have started when the Metrocentre (then MetroCentre) opened.
Anyone know what happened to Stagecoach 7 to Metrocentre on Friday? It was a no show and so I lost my job.
(26 Nov 2017, 9:57 pm)idiot Ring them. Get them to put it writing and give it to your employer
(26 Nov 2017, 9:57 pm)idiot Ring them. Get them to put it writing and give it to your employer
(26 Nov 2017, 10:29 pm)idiot Worth a try surely?
(26 Nov 2017, 10:29 pm)idiot Worth a try surely?
(27 Nov 2017, 1:20 am)OrangeArrow49 I had to quit my job as the bus was regularly unreliable.
But for the future, would Stagecoach help me keep my job if the bus was an issue?
On Friday, I think Black Friday might have been the reason the bus didn't turn up. But hopefully Stagecoach will reply and give the answer I am looking for.
(27 Nov 2017, 1:20 am)OrangeArrow49 I had to quit my job as the bus was regularly unreliable.
But for the future, would Stagecoach help me keep my job if the bus was an issue?
On Friday, I think Black Friday might have been the reason the bus didn't turn up. But hopefully Stagecoach will reply and give the answer I am looking for.
(27 Nov 2017, 6:42 am)cbma06 Hang on here, u saying that you lost the job because the bus was a no show , which means the employer sacked you because you were late or something and now you saying that you had to quit your job because the bus didn't turn up???, there's 2 different reasons here.
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(27 Nov 2017, 6:42 am)cbma06 Hang on here, u saying that you lost the job because the bus was a no show , which means the employer sacked you because you were late or something and now you saying that you had to quit your job because the bus didn't turn up???, there's 2 different reasons here.
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I heard back from Stagecoach today. The 7 to Metrocentre did turn up 14 minutes late and got to Metrocentre 20 minutes late. I would've only been a little bit late for work, but it was a problem too regularly unfortunately. Traffic congestion and road works have caused significant delays on the route and throw bad weather into the mix, I would be late almost daily. The second problem was the cold weather and waiting a long time for the bus in ever decreasing temperatures.
Now the job is gone I don't have to wait in the cold for the number 7 bus anymore, which is a relief.
Too many things put buses off timetable, and I think in the future this will only get worse unfortunately, for all bus service from all of the operators. I think we have to not rely on the bus too much.
(28 Nov 2017, 6:57 pm)OrangeArrow49 I heard back from Stagecoach today. The 7 to Metrocentre did turn up 14 minutes late and got to Metrocentre 20 minutes late. I would've only been a little bit late for work, but it was a problem too regularly unfortunately. Traffic congestion and road works have caused significant delays on the route and throw bad weather into the mix, I would be late almost daily. The second problem was the cold weather and waiting a long time for the bus in ever decreasing temperatures.
Now the job is gone I don't have to wait in the cold for the number 7 bus anymore, which is a relief.
Too many things put buses off timetable, and I think in the future this will only get worse unfortunately, for all bus service from all of the operators. I think we have to not rely on the bus too much.
(28 Nov 2017, 6:57 pm)OrangeArrow49 I heard back from Stagecoach today. The 7 to Metrocentre did turn up 14 minutes late and got to Metrocentre 20 minutes late. I would've only been a little bit late for work, but it was a problem too regularly unfortunately. Traffic congestion and road works have caused significant delays on the route and throw bad weather into the mix, I would be late almost daily. The second problem was the cold weather and waiting a long time for the bus in ever decreasing temperatures.
Now the job is gone I don't have to wait in the cold for the number 7 bus anymore, which is a relief.
Too many things put buses off timetable, and I think in the future this will only get worse unfortunately, for all bus service from all of the operators. I think we have to not rely on the bus too much.
(28 Nov 2017, 7:20 pm)ifm001 Not rely on the bus too much. That's a bit hard when you don't drive and have no other choice..
I'm sorry I'm a manager for a store in the Metrocentre and I travel by public transport to and from work. On a good day it can take me 45 mina to an hour on a bad day its been noted to me over 2 hours.
if you had been my member of staff my suggestion would have been to get the bus before the one you were risking. Yes it seems harsh and why should you. But if some people need the job they will do this if ita cold and the bus is late yes its annoying but that is life at the end of the day. Bus have run late for years it will not change its they way things go. .
(28 Nov 2017, 7:20 pm)ifm001 Not rely on the bus too much. That's a bit hard when you don't drive and have no other choice..
I'm sorry I'm a manager for a store in the Metrocentre and I travel by public transport to and from work. On a good day it can take me 45 mina to an hour on a bad day its been noted to me over 2 hours.
if you had been my member of staff my suggestion would have been to get the bus before the one you were risking. Yes it seems harsh and why should you. But if some people need the job they will do this if ita cold and the bus is late yes its annoying but that is life at the end of the day. Bus have run late for years it will not change its they way things go. .
(28 Nov 2017, 8:01 pm)OrangeArrow49 Trust me, I know. That has always been my exact situation.
Don't feel like giving me a job, do you? I enjoyed working in the Metrocentre. I was usually on time, it would usually take 40-50 minutes or so to get to work and usually around 30 minutes to get back.
Yes, I had considered getting the previous bus, that was even less reliable and would often involve waiting even longer in the cold. Admittedly, I would've been on time, and on some occasions very early. I didn't think of it as 'why should I?', but more I don't get paid to do that and the bus operators should make some effort to either stick to a reasonable timetable, or provide more information etc.
I seriously thought it was a health risk waiting so long in the cold when the bus was late, not ideal conditions when the bus is on time or even when its early. Buses certainly have run late for years, and that can't be helped. The cold weather lost me the job rather than public transport issues. Disappointing, I was good at my job and I enjoyed it, but didn't like waiting in the cold or arriving late.
Thank you for your reply. I think alternatives will be needed in the future is all I meant as in my opinion buses will get less and less reliable in years to come.
Hopefully I will get another job soon, and hopefully the buses won't let me down! I am very employable.
(28 Nov 2017, 8:01 pm)OrangeArrow49 Trust me, I know. That has always been my exact situation.
Don't feel like giving me a job, do you? I enjoyed working in the Metrocentre. I was usually on time, it would usually take 40-50 minutes or so to get to work and usually around 30 minutes to get back.
Yes, I had considered getting the previous bus, that was even less reliable and would often involve waiting even longer in the cold. Admittedly, I would've been on time, and on some occasions very early. I didn't think of it as 'why should I?', but more I don't get paid to do that and the bus operators should make some effort to either stick to a reasonable timetable, or provide more information etc.
I seriously thought it was a health risk waiting so long in the cold when the bus was late, not ideal conditions when the bus is on time or even when its early. Buses certainly have run late for years, and that can't be helped. The cold weather lost me the job rather than public transport issues. Disappointing, I was good at my job and I enjoyed it, but didn't like waiting in the cold or arriving late.
Thank you for your reply. I think alternatives will be needed in the future is all I meant as in my opinion buses will get less and less reliable in years to come.
Hopefully I will get another job soon, and hopefully the buses won't let me down! I am very employable.
(28 Nov 2017, 8:07 pm)ifm001 well I admire your honesty. I will be recruiting after the New Year, probably March. If your still looking for work watch this space. Its not at the Metrocentre and is only seasonal during the May to October but "every little helps".
(28 Nov 2017, 8:07 pm)ifm001 well I admire your honesty. I will be recruiting after the New Year, probably March. If your still looking for work watch this space. Its not at the Metrocentre and is only seasonal during the May to October but "every little helps".
(28 Nov 2017, 8:20 pm)OrangeArrow49 I would really appreciate the opportunity. Seasonal is good, and I certainly agree every little helps. What is the job you will be recruiting for? Where is the job? Thanks.
I am reliable and punctual, I just struggle with occasional bus issues.
(28 Nov 2017, 8:20 pm)OrangeArrow49 I would really appreciate the opportunity. Seasonal is good, and I certainly agree every little helps. What is the job you will be recruiting for? Where is the job? Thanks.
I am reliable and punctual, I just struggle with occasional bus issues.
(28 Nov 2017, 8:32 pm)ifm001 ita getting off topic so send me a PM and I can give u some basic info
(28 Nov 2017, 8:32 pm)ifm001 ita getting off topic so send me a PM and I can give u some basic info
(28 Nov 2017, 8:01 pm)OrangeArrow49 Trust me, I know. That has always been my exact situation.
Don't feel like giving me a job, do you? I enjoyed working in the Metrocentre. I was usually on time, it would usually take 40-50 minutes or so to get to work and usually around 30 minutes to get back.
Yes, I had considered getting the previous bus, that was even less reliable and would often involve waiting even longer in the cold. Admittedly, I would've been on time, and on some occasions very early. I didn't think of it as 'why should I?', but more I don't get paid to do that and the bus operators should make some effort to either stick to a reasonable timetable, or provide more information etc.
I seriously thought it was a health risk waiting so long in the cold when the bus was late, not ideal conditions when the bus is on time or even when its early. Buses certainly have run late for years, and that can't be helped. The cold weather lost me the job rather than public transport issues. Disappointing, I was good at my job and I enjoyed it, but didn't like waiting in the cold or arriving late.
Thank you for your reply. I think alternatives will be needed in the future is all I meant as in my opinion buses will get less and less reliable in years to come.
Hopefully I will get another job soon, and hopefully the buses won't let me down! I am very employable.
(28 Nov 2017, 8:01 pm)OrangeArrow49 Trust me, I know. That has always been my exact situation.
Don't feel like giving me a job, do you? I enjoyed working in the Metrocentre. I was usually on time, it would usually take 40-50 minutes or so to get to work and usually around 30 minutes to get back.
Yes, I had considered getting the previous bus, that was even less reliable and would often involve waiting even longer in the cold. Admittedly, I would've been on time, and on some occasions very early. I didn't think of it as 'why should I?', but more I don't get paid to do that and the bus operators should make some effort to either stick to a reasonable timetable, or provide more information etc.
I seriously thought it was a health risk waiting so long in the cold when the bus was late, not ideal conditions when the bus is on time or even when its early. Buses certainly have run late for years, and that can't be helped. The cold weather lost me the job rather than public transport issues. Disappointing, I was good at my job and I enjoyed it, but didn't like waiting in the cold or arriving late.
Thank you for your reply. I think alternatives will be needed in the future is all I meant as in my opinion buses will get less and less reliable in years to come.
Hopefully I will get another job soon, and hopefully the buses won't let me down! I am very employable.