(22 Nov 2014, 4:47 pm)gtom wrote Of course people deserve time off but drivers now work in the service sector.  They are no different to shop workers in that respect

The lack of service on Boxing Day and the complete absence on New Years Day show's us up as a backward provincial hickville

I'll remind people that although we work in transport carrying the public, alas we are within the PRIVATE SECTOR and albeit unless you've heard differently, Christmas Day and Boxing Day and New Years Day ARE PUBLIC HOLIDAYS. I've worked in both the Public and Private sectors and believe me in the Public sector were they are passionate about you, you want to see the office clearence around the 20th December till around 3rd January. That's nearly 2 weeks my friend. AND THATS THE PUBLIC SECTOR. If the ticket sales were available to the public you would be surprised at the lack of them during the times you are all complaining about. PRIVATE SECTOR......