(04 Aug 2014, 9:24 pm)citaro5284 wrote How would you quantify respected drivers - most drivers think they are good drivers and if the majority of the depot is going to drive the vehicle, the opinions of all have to be taken into account.
The trouble with picking a handful of drivers is if the vehicle is bought and the rest of the depot then start to drive it and then there is issues, the handful of drivers who drove it get it in the neck...
Agreed. I also think that the issue of cherry-picking certain drivers based on how 'good' they are would be that it would immediately create a divide.
Aureolin mentioned that a low cost unit set up in a normal depot could have the same effect, but in my opinion, it'll just be where new recruits start out (similar to Saltmeadows as you mentioned yesterday).
If all drivers at a depot receive familiatisation with that vehicle, they can all give management some feedback - even if it does just boil down to a certain button on the dash being inconveniently placed - which will ultimately help the product's manufacturer too, as it's entirely possible that they will alter as and where appropriate.
The more crucial feedback will come from the drivers who have driven the bus, and that goes without saying, but it is best to get a variety of opinions from these drivers so that any issues can be discussed with Mercedes prior to any of the vehicles being ordered (if that is the case).