(03 Jun 2015, 6:14 pm)Multi21 wrote Yesterday something strange happened.  

Normally when I see a bus spotters in the bus station I slow down and smile and wave and get my picture taken honestly I don't see the harm in it and I've been on the other side of the fence before.  Yesterday I saw a spotter I didn't recognise so I smiled waved and slowed down as per usual however I don't think the poor lad was used to a nice bus driver as he looked rather uncomfortable. Are drivers normally b**st***s?  I rarely had problems back when I properly took up the hobby. Have things changed that much.  What's your opinion on drivers? 

Just FYI if you are on the forums.. It was Middlesbrough around 1700 yesterday 

Most of Ashington's drivers slow down and give the thumbs up, smiles etc, and they know me by name. 

I've had one come of the coach and rant, let's just say that he received a lovely compliment from my mam. 

I've had a couple of forum members who are drivers, wave and give me smiles. Some drivers are just there to do their job, earn a wage and that, they don't take any notice of me of which is fine. It's just the ones who feel the need to give gestures who are letting the companies down. The 'big three' act on this and give the driver a warning - but I've read cases of when some independents turn around and say that the enthusiasts shouldn't be taking photos and the drivers can give them gestures and shout all they want.