(19 Apr 2014, 1:07 am)GMitchelhill wrote I don't recall no-one being refused access to the demo vehicles. Would loved to know who said this as both demo vehicles were used for runs which is a good way to show joe public the latest vehicles.
I also cannot see a problem with GNE drivers not in uniform driving the buses around the rally site. In fact it has happened many times in the past. I recall GNE drivers driving the Brighton and Hove Omnidekka whilst B&H drivers had a go at the new Volvo B7TL Geminis that were recently delivered for the 724.
They weren't - that's the problem. I can't remember the exact conversation I had now, but I was told that I certainly shouldn't have been allowed to get the cab shots of both vehicles. Whether it was members of the public not being able to go on the bus at all or members of the public not being able to get in the cab, I really can't remember. Worth noting that I wasn't supervised on either occasion of being in the cab of two vehicles GNE didn't own..? What if I had damaged something?
(19 Apr 2014, 6:58 am)AdamY wrote Neither do I. At the end of the day it's meant to be a fun day out for all including staff. If GNE (or any other bus company) don't force their drivers to wear uniforms then the opinion of Joe Public is rather irrelevant in my opinion - just so long as they have their PSV badge on display.
Out of curiosity, are drivers rota'd to do this event or do they work it on a voluntary basis?
They work on a voluntary basis as far as I'm aware but those driving the vehicles are still representing the company. Those who brought vehicles along (Arriva drivers included) had to wear uniform - so why should drivers who didn't bring vehicles along be allowed to drive buses without their uniform on?
To represent the company, the drivers should have been acting in a sensible manner and not leaving the buses unattended (as they would when driving the buses on a normal day at work). While I agree they were there for their own entertainment as enthusiasts and weren't being paid, they shouldn't have left the vehicles unattended or if they did, one driver should have stood in the middle of two vehicles.