(7 hours ago)idiot wrote Not just City driving with headphones, a lot of Northstar do this... I really don't understand how this is legal?!

It is fairly commonplace of all SMEs.

Unlike large operators, no SME operator (to my knowledge) have buses fitted with radios, which allows handsfree two-way communication with operational leads at their depot.

I would suggest the primary function of AirPod use is to allow communication with base whilst driving (to avoid disruption to customers’ journeys) - not to make phone calls, or to listen to music.

It is legal providing that the driver is not distracted by wearing them (“driving without due care and attention”), though it is obviously down to each individual company to have its own policies in place, or indeed the Local Authority to permit or forbid something within their contract documents. I believe this could be something under consideration by Nexus already on their contracted services.