some apprentices may choose to assume other responsibilities, or some may work to rule.

apprenticeships last several years and include people with a broad range of experience, by the way - you've probably been on buses that have been serviced and overhauled by an apprentice. i assume those who started 'a few weeks ago' won't be doing safety critical maintenance.

i don't believe it is run by a bus v engineer ratio at GNE, due to the existing staffing issues.