(20 Feb 2025, 12:32 am)stagecoachbusdepot wrote OK I get the point you’re making I guess, I just don’t think it really stacks up.  You don’t need to be a mechanic to know you shouldn’t drive with a red light on the dash.  Not an expert on sentencing but I seriously doubt the “they told me to do it” excuse would carry much sway if you were at the wheel and ignored a warning that resulted in an RTA.

To me your argument supports GNE in pushing the letter if anything by comparing it to mandatory training etc.  As an employer they are ensuring and documenting that staff are trained in what to do.  Which is no different to any of the stat/mand training we all have to endure in whatever line of work we are in.

And as I said before GNE putting in writing that drivers shouldn’t drive with warning lights on dash leaves them not a leg to stand on if drivers now do the right thing and pull over and await rescue etc.  So still don't see why anyone would feel they had no option but to resign because of it.  Sign it, then follow it to the letter and wave it under management noses at the tribunal if they try to discipline you for following the instructions in the letter.

Honestly no arguments about the letter, it should be there it's just basic rules of the company. I'm actually surprised there isn't health and safety guidelines stating that you should do that anyway before now tbh. 

It's just the timing really when they know fine well that there's big issues and it's happening, arguably promoted by management - but good luck proving that in court. 

Mind I have a feeling it's what's happening anyway with them following it to the rule and it's the real reason why there's loads of buses off the road. It's really noticeable how the Angel Streetdecks are just off the road now completely, rather than limping around on the 93/94. I wouldn't be surprised if this is why as obviously the engineers are impacted as much as anyone else. 

Resigning is ott, I agree tbh.