(21 Mar 2015, 9:05 pm)citaro5284 wrote [ -> ]Doubt it will be a brand new bus, maybe a Saltwell Park one if a Streetlite is going.
Well, I just though I'd ask on the forum, drivers aren't always the most reliable for information
On another note, do you think I'd be allowed to go along just to have a look at the bus they have? Bearing in mind I'm only 14, so not exactly their ideal recruit
(21 Mar 2015, 9:07 pm)Sidthebusbabe wrote [ -> ]Well, I just though I'd ask on the forum, drivers aren't always the most reliable for information
On another note, do you think I'd be allowed to go along just to have a look at the bus they have? Bearing in mind I'm only 14, so not exactly their ideal recruit
There's nowt stopping you really, because of where they're holding it. But worth baring in mind that their goal for the day is to recruit new drivers, rather than to appease enthusiasts.
(21 Mar 2015, 9:09 pm)aureolin wrote [ -> ]There's nowt stopping you really, because of where they're holding it. But worth baring in mind that their goal for the day is to recruit new drivers, rather than to appease enthusiasts.
Of course I wouldn't get in the way, but if they get desperate for drivers, I'm always here (I'll just make sure to grow my moustache to look a bit older)
(21 Mar 2015, 9:05 pm)citaro5284 wrote [ -> ]Doubt it will be a brand new bus, maybe a Saltwell Park one if a Streetlite is going.
How to put people off! lol
(21 Mar 2015, 9:20 pm)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]How to put people off! lol
Well if they had a Citaro there all the recruits would be very enthusiastic but then when they started service they would be disappointed and realise the harsh reality of streetlights. At least by sending a streetlite they would let people know what they getting into
If GNE are wise, they will encourage youngsters (although maybe not to
drive . . . ).
Many people are 'fired' by their early enthusiasm to develop this into a subsequent career.
We hear of people who sat in an aircraft when very young and this lead to them becoming a pilot later on.
GNE (and other operators) will always need drivers (at least until we get buses that drive themselves), so it makes sense to encourage youngsters - though not to the extent that the day turns into a free-for all for kids.
Polite recognition of the interest shown by those as yet too young to drive (a bus) would be my approach, but not preventing any genuine interest from would-be drivers who
are old enough.
You can hold a Passenger-Carrying Vehicle (PCV) licence to drive a bus at the age of 18. At Arriva we tend to select people to train as bus drivers who are 21 or older, and who have held a car driver's licence for at least 12 months. In London, where the driving environment is more challenging, we ask for 2 years experience.
http://www.simplygo.com/questions-and-answers/
Could be a red versa a possibility I remember 2 years ago at South Shields rally I was the only one who predicted that it was gonna be a red versa at the rally (8319 then in 100 Years bus livery)
Anyone going to the recruitment day at the Metrocentre?
Been here twp minutes and I've already witnessed a near miss.
Bazza is in attendance along with someone else taking photos.
(22 Mar 2015, 11:11 am)MurdnunoC wrote [ -> ]Anyone going to the recruitment day at the Metrocentre?
Been here twp minutes and I've already witnessed a near miss.
Bazza is in attendance along with someone else taking photos.
Nah. I was going to, but decided not to in the end. What's been happening, and what vehicle(s) have they brought?
644, 5388, 6115, 6070, 8344, 7090, 6094, 638 and another Blaydon Racers bus.
Wright Streetlite DF/Wright Streetlite Micro-Hybrid 5391 (NK15 EMV) is still yet to be delivered, but I've updated our fleet lists to reflect the arrival of
the four new X66 vehicles as it should arrive early next week amongst the examples for the 8/78.
Got to have a blast on 6070. Quite nice to drive actually.
(22 Mar 2015, 11:46 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]Wright Streetlite DF/Wright Streetlite Micro-Hybrid 5391 (NK15 EMV) is still yet to be delivered, but I've updated our fleet lists to reflect the arrival of the four new X66 vehicles as it should arrive early next week amongst the examples for the 8/78.
Are they not euro 6, i thought all buses which are now ordered had to be?
(22 Mar 2015, 11:52 am)MurdnunoC wrote [ -> ]Got to have a blast on 6070. Quite nice to drive actually.
Are all the buses there to be driven? Might have a pop along if I can have a drive of a B9.
(22 Mar 2015, 11:53 am)Michael wrote [ -> ]Are they not euro 6, i thought all buses which are now ordered had to be?
No, they're Euro 5.
Wrightbus offer both Euro 5 and Euro 6 at the moment, though the latter is more expensive which is why a large number of operators are still opting for Euro 5. The majority of Arriva UK's 50 new Streetlites which will be delivered over spring will be Euro 5, too.
(22 Mar 2015, 11:56 am)aureolin wrote [ -> ]Are all the buses there to be driven? Might have a pop along if I can have a drive of a B9.
Angel, Saltwll Park, Citylink and 6084 (not 6094 as I previously stated) are currently being used. As i don't know what a B9 is, I couldn't tell you if it's being used.
(22 Mar 2015, 12:18 pm)MurdnunoC wrote [ -> ]Angel, Saltwll Park, Citylink and 6084 (not 6094 as I previously stated) are currently being used. As i don't know what a B9 is, I couldn't tell you if it's being used.
6084 is a Volvo B9TL. You had a Volvo B5LH - which is pretty similar in terms of cab layout etc.
(22 Mar 2015, 12:18 pm)MurdnunoC wrote [ -> ]Angel, Saltwll Park, Citylink and 6084 (not 6094 as I previously stated) are currently being used. As i don't know what a B9 is, I couldn't tell you if it's being used.
Have they said why they're so keen to recruit a massive number of drivers?
Is it down to turnover/natural wastage, existing staff being stretched to the limit or is this the start of a massive growth in services and routes?
Not sure why they would need such a big event, for any other reasons other than the ones above.
(22 Mar 2015, 12:27 pm)Andreos1 wrote [ -> ]Have they said why they're so keen to recruit a massive number of drivers?
Is it down to turnover/natural wastage, existing staff being stretched to the limit or is this the start of a massive growth in services and routes?
Not sure why they would need such a big event, for any other reasons other than the ones above.
Might just be looking for younger employees. Chances are they are just looking for people to replace the older drivers in years to come.