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Operating centres, yards, parking locations available for rent – HGV and PSV Operator's Licence – 85,000 UK locations

Last post by instaparceluk « Mon Jan 08, 2024 11:14 am
Posted in Yards and operating centres available for rent - HGV and PSV Operator's Licence
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by Operating Centres 2 » Sat Jun 19, 2021 4:54 pm » in Yards and operating centres available for rent - HGV and PSV Operator's Licence

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How to use this list of parking locations
You need to visit them in person , find the right person there, then convince and negotiate with them directly on-site. They've rented out parking spaces before, that's how we know their address but it is usually not their main business so they may need some convincing. Your first idea will be to Google and try find their phone numbers but it doesn't work for most of them and you will need to visit them in person one by one. There's no easier and more reliable way to find a yard without a prior knowledge of it. How to approach, negotiate with and what you need to get from these operating centres can be viewed at this link . If your city is not in this list, you can look them up yourself by city or partial postcode at this link . Place a public notice in the newspaper about your yard like this for a new licence application or like this for a variation of an existing licence. Struggling to find an operating centre? So is everyone else. Start...

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HOW TO FIND A TRANSPORT MANAGER (TM CPC HOLDER) FOR YOUR OPERATOR'S LICENCE (HGV OR PSV) BASED ANYWHERE IN THE UK

Last post by TTSSLtd « Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:53 pm
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by Admin » Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:41 pm » in Transport managers available and looking for work | TM services offered or employment wanted

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Use our free and complete guide to applying for an operator's licence - HGV (freight) or PSV (passenger) vehicles:
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External Transport Manager HGV / PSV - With pending availability
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Also able to consult on existing and restricted licenses or assist on O-Licence applications.
Based in the North East and able to cover Teesside, Yorkshire, Wearside, Tyneside and East Cumbria. Our Website is www.ttssuk.co.uk
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Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:53 pm
COMPLETE GUIDE TO APPLYING FOR AN OPERATOR'S LICENCE - HGV (FREIGHT) OR PSV (PASSENGER) VEHICLES

Last post by Bluecorn « Thu Feb 29, 2024 10:02 pm
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by Admin » Sat Mar 27, 2021 8:47 pm » in Transport managers | General discussions

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You can have an experienced professional complete this process for you and avoid expensive mistakes and long delays. Contact Dmitry Nade at TransportForum.com on 07833 684449 (phone and WhatsApp ) 8am-11pm 7 days a week or email: [email protected]. We've been able to obtain O-licenses in as little as 5 days, here's proof but it can't always be guaranteed.

At this link you will find all the information you need to start and setup as an HGV or PSV transport company.

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Create an account on this gov.uk website right now before proceeding further and start completing your own application as much as you can even if you don't have everything ready and don't know all the answers. This will give you a very good idea of what you...

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A TMs role is not to ensure smooth operation, surely that an Ops Managers role.
If the TM puts veh VOR or stops driver exceeding hours etc, that’s not helping operations.

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Hexham - will it squeeze through?

Last post by Lerus « Fri Apr 19, 2024 5:49 pm

by Lerus » Fri Apr 19, 2024 5:49 pm

Hi guys

Taking a party tomorrow to Hexham and just seen on maps that drop off is in front of the Abbey on Beaumont street as directed by sign at the beginning of the street.

Will 42 long and 8'4 coach squeeze through this part of the street? It looks very, very tight.

Google Maps

Can't take the turn on the right as noticed the lenght restriction sign there but nothing for this point here.

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Last post by Lerus
Fri Apr 19, 2024 5:49 pm
Afternoon, taking a Coach party to Cardiff next weekend. Has anybody stayed at the Holiday Inn by The Stadium is the

Last post by aronde711 « Fri Apr 19, 2024 5:20 pm
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by COLINZERP » Fri Apr 19, 2024 4:52 pm

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Afternoon,
Taking a Coach party to Cardiff next weekend.
Has anybody stayed at the Holiday Inn by The Stadium, is the car park accessible for coaches?
If not where else can you park overnight in Cardiff not too far away?
Thanks in advance.

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I'd park behind the utilita arena on Churchill way, come round past queen street station turn left at the lights, coach bays on the left.

them bays are gone now mate

last time I was there yesterday they were still there, as you come round by the station turn left on the left just before the traffic lights?

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Last post by aronde711
Fri Apr 19, 2024 5:20 pm
Hello guys, All these companies after drivers means rates will have to go up?

Last post by Stefanota « Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:35 pm
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by darrPrecise » Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:46 pm

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Hello guys, All these companies after drivers means rates will have to go up?

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For the right drivers, a lot of training needs to be given for driver after test.

passing the test is minimum standard they seem to forget that

Down to the company.

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Last post by Stefanota
Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:35 pm
Tonight’s scenario, you are travelling at 50mph in a average speed camera controlled dual carriageway which is

Last post by QUINNINCO « Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:44 pm
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by NedMorley » Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:13 pm

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Tonight’s scenario, you are travelling at 50mph in a average speed camera controlled dual carriageway which is reduced to one lane because of road works, the other lane is used by traffic traveling in the opposite direction. Pc plod come up behind both blues and twos on. You still have 2 miles of this part of the road to cover before it merges back into a dual Carriageway, do you A, speed up to allow plod to get to the incident quicker, bearing in mind he has his sirens going, B stick to the speed limit, if A and you get a ticket for speeding what appeal do you have?

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Hi Dolpherno. Well said. We are all human beings and want to do the right thing, but the problem is cameras that only have to ascertain whether you did or you didn't, not the reason why. This video has been out for about 3 years, but so few drivers know of it's existence, or in fact, have seen it. I include it in as many of my training courses as possible and am happy that this topic arose, which allowed me to show it to a wider audience.
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Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:44 pm
Hello everyone, I need some help please. Any ideas??? Thanks in advance.

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by michaeler » Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:32 pm

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Hello everyone, I need some help please. Any ideas??? Thanks in advance.

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Had this on one of ours. Need your Tacho centre to change the communication cable and re-calibrate. 😊👍

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Last post by sou7thelle
Wed Apr 17, 2024 8:01 pm
Hi guys, Filling out these way bills which part do you do now for close group?

Last post by fintexo « Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:26 pm
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by JAMIELDER » Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:59 pm

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Hi guys, Filling out these way bills which part do you do now for close group?

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If you are out and back with the same group, Part A - Closed Door Tour.

do I need to put the ski operators name in as they have hired coach

No, the Operator (as written on the O Licence / Legal lettering). The ski company is the Contracting Party , but they don't need to be identified on the waybill.

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Last post by fintexo
Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:26 pm
Re drivers CPC. Now we all have opinions on it, but like it or loath it it’s here to stay for the foreseeable future

Last post by grayunn « Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:53 pm
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by NedMorley » Wed Apr 17, 2024 5:20 pm

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Re drivers CPC. Now we all have opinions on it, but like it or loath it it’s here to stay for the foreseeable future.
Now not looking for negative remarks, but what would you like to see in the course that would improve it, gain knowledge and make it more interesting.

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The entire driver CPC is a rushed through legislative piece of crap with loopholes and a large amount of grey areas. Much like many other things. Seatbelts, Speed limiters, I could go on. But it’s here to stay.
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Last post by grayunn
Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:53 pm
I have a trip to Scarbourgh tomorrow staying at the Grand Hotel is there parking there i know we drop off outside

Last post by sterebann.182 « Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:24 pm
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by Geral0nsby » Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:58 pm

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I have a trip to Scarbourgh tomorrow staying at the Grand Hotel is there parking there i know we drop off outside i have tried phoning the hotel but can't get any answer just keeps cutting me off it may be my signals not that great. Thanks in advance.

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William Street coach park. Steady 6 -7 min walk £10.

thank you

coach park free between 6pm and 8am

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Last post by sterebann.182
Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:24 pm
Just seen this!! What are people’s thoughts? Mine is that while the initial cause was the car pulling into the Bus

Last post by lee+rmyami « Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:55 pm
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by jamesst1276 » Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:19 pm

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Just seen this!! What are people’s thoughts? Mine is that while the initial cause was the car pulling into the Bus lane, the Bus was going far too fast for the conditions!! Just because you’re in a Bus lane doesn’t mean you can go hammering along and you still need to air on the side of caution for this reason!!

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Regardless of speed like all drivers go the speed limit my ars* the car should not as gone over solid white line learning curve check your mirror totally cars fault hopefully not to much injury.

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Last post by lee+rmyami
Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:55 pm
As a bus driver, I'm sick of everyone's attitude today, a lady with a wide double pushchair was struggling to get on

Last post by StephTephra « Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:12 pm
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by StephTephra » Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:57 pm

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As a bus driver, I'm sick of everyone's attitude today, a lady with a wide double pushchair was struggling to get on bus with it, so I asked her to fold it and I'll wait, to my surprise other passengers was telling me to leave her and she can get another bus, my answer to this was I'm not leaving anyone anywhere if I have room for them.

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Peoples attitude stink all the time people seem to think because you drive a bus they can be ignorant and talk to you like sh*t least that's how it is with 90% of the people that get on the bus.

true pal

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Last post by StephTephra
Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:12 pm
Been having a long running debate with a friend. I say an 18 year old with a PSV can only drive registered local/

Last post by Rhyeree « Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:44 pm
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by Tys5amez » Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:57 pm

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Been having a long running debate with a friend.
I say an 18 year old with a PSV can only drive registered local/workers/school bus services (no longer than 50km) or home to school bus contacts supported by a local authority as they are deamed to be in the spirit of service work.
My friend thinks they can also drive regular contacts such as school swims???

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Its been possible to drive a psv at 18 for the last 14 years or so. My sister used to drive at 18. I’m assuming that swimming happens for a school term or so at a time same time & same day of the week for the term so classed as a contract so nothing stopping an 18 year old driving it.

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Last post by Rhyeree
Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:44 pm
Dunno if there's any London Bus drivers on here, who drive up Kingsway. What's with the horn honking and hand

Last post by lesnTamer « Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:52 pm
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by McLeoddge » Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:18 pm

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Dunno if there's any London Bus drivers on here, who drive up Kingsway. What's with the horn honking and hand gesticulations, you can get a double decker Bus through there FFS. 🤔

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that's why we are on more money as we don't ave to think or plan..everything is organised an planned fir us..sit an press buttons an push to pedals..😁

I know I enjoyed that money I was earning and set me up nicely afterwards. To be honest I thought the traffic in London has calmed down a hell of a lot since covid. I was down there Thurs and Fri and couldn't get over how little traffic compared to a few years ago there was.

traffic as been good last week as schools off..try this Thurs an Fri..it be back to normal lol

I'll pass. 🤣

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Last post by lesnTamer
Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:52 pm
Don't people make it clear to their passengers a coach toilet should be used for emergencies between stops? Or arent

Last post by geol_2185 « Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:12 pm
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by Dayxana » Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:26 pm

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Don't people make it clear to their passengers a coach toilet should be used for emergencies between stops?
Or aren't they making frequent enough stops?
Sorry but unless you know you have access to a facility to drop it you have to discourage its use. Imho, for the most part, toilets in coaches are unnecessary.
Well other than for me to use while parked of course. 😉

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My personal view of toilets on coaches, is, that they are a bio hazard. I have taken a 53 seater coach without a toilet, across to France and Germany a few times, with students. I just made sure that I made comfort breaks within every two hours or so. Never had a problem. When I went with students with a coach that had a toilet, I made sure that teachers understood that the toilet was for emergencies only, and never had a problem. The only time I had problems, was when taking tours with adults, trying to find toilet drops around the UK was difficult at times. On many occasions when loading, passengers would walk out of the hotel on to the coach and go straight to the toilet. So when it the resort I would lock the door and explain that it was out of order because someone has put something down it and blocked it, and I would get it fixed. Then when on the return journey, I would open it again. The times I have had a blocked toilet to clear, especially on Disney’s. (bork, bork) No...

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Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:12 pm
Hello everyone, If for example I drive a 19 seater Mercedes Minibus and it has a courier seat, could that actually

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by Boclee.kos » Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:14 pm

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Hello everyone,
If for example I drive a 19 seater Mercedes Minibus and it has a courier seat, could that actually be used by a 20th passenger or does it have to remain empty? Can’t find any legislation on Google regarding the matter (or don’t know how to look it up 🫣).
Many thanks!

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I don't think if in an accident if someone is using the crew seat and they are wearing there seatbelt while in this that the police would question why an administration error occurred and that meant you had an extra pax. Did cpc recently and apparently this is a myth. Yes it cant be sold as a seat on the coach. But it has a seat belt and as long as whomever is sitting in it is wearing it then they are a passenger and they safe to do so. Ie driver doing a job and takes another driver with him to assist he sits in crew seat he is still and insured passenger.
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Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:53 pm
APP VIABUS

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by SFR71 » Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:16 pm

About this app

At ViaBus we make the work of road passenger professionals easier. You also find everything that we may need in our work. Find an official guide of any city, places to make a stop for our passengers. Areas where you can wait, Museums and much more. We have added sections that make it easier for all our apps to be in one place. Telegram group, Spotify list, videos about the digital tachograph, and a section where we recommend professionals who can help us every day, which are Restaurants, guides and places to take groups, so that they are happy and have a good impression of our services. .

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Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:16 pm
Jury Service

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by Garwoodm101 » Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:04 pm

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Hi There,

I'm a newly quilifed professional Driver.

Ive been invted to attend Jury Services on 22nd April for 10 days or more.

How would I recoard this time on a my Tacho Card?

Cheers.

Mark.

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since when ?

legislation changed in 2020 , enforcement didnt . Am checking it out as a good few people have said I'm wrong and its better to be sure .

Got a RHA letter from 2022 saying now accepting.

thanks for the clarification. I'll check back and see what update I've missed
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Last post by Douglava
Fri Apr 12, 2024 3:00 pm
Hi guys, Dvsa pulling coaches, busses and mini busses off m57/58 around aintree today.

Last post by ItravecAztec « Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:33 pm
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by Benline » Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:17 pm

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Hi guys, Dvsa pulling coaches, busses and mini busses off m57/58 around aintree today.

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Checking for alcohol, apparently they are clamping down on it big this year. Driver and company will be fined and coach maybe sent home.

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Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:33 pm
Hello new here! I've always dreamed of doing up a double decker Bus and using it. So the big question is.. where to

Last post by lamor4tas « Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:13 pm
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by Emmatry-foxi » Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:17 pm

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Hello new here! 🙂
I've always dreamed of doing up a double decker Bus and using it as a holiday home to travel around UK/Europe in with my 2 little boys.
So the big question is.. where to begin?
I've found a double decker looks in great condition it's an Alexander AKX400 2002 £6K + VAT.
We run our own pub so have a private carpark to park it in when it's not in use/during refurb. My father in law has a HGV licence so guessing that will cover him to drive it from & to us until I can get a licence to cover (I just have a standard one at the minute have held it for 7 years).
Any tips/advice?

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no its not, cat C is HGV. I have said licences.

we've been through this with the DVLA and DVSA and licensing company. If the sears are taken out and it's not for public service, privately owned, it's cat C because of the weight of the vehicle.

yes but you just said you can drive double decker on cat C which is wrong. If you read my comment above you will see I say exactly what you are saying. I said if you take all the seats out you can get it changed to a HGV but down to the government if they allow it.

you can drive a double decker on cat C (not C1), we've been through this process for ours.

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Last post by lamor4tas
Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:13 pm
Hi everyone, Is anyone getting a pay increase this year?

Last post by leon3sman « Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:07 pm
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by Rsvion » Thu Apr 11, 2024 5:28 pm

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Hi everyone, Is anyone getting a pay increase this year?

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We at stagecoach Bedford are fighting to get £15ph. Our colleagues in Cambridge are already getting this but their annual date is in October. Our union are threatening the md with strike if we don't get what we want (ps although I'm in the union I do not condone striking some of us cannot afford to do so so ilk be going against industrial action taken by others!) I'm a single mum.

in Manchester they are at 16ph at the moment mate you all should go for it
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Last post by leon3sman
Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:07 pm
A question that I seem to can’t find much info on online. If I were to move to another country and take employement,

Last post by Mals.puman « Wed Apr 10, 2024 3:56 pm
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by 129_philixah » Wed Apr 10, 2024 3:34 pm

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A question that I seem to can’t find much info on online.
I’m exploring options to broaden my experience etc. Whilst I like it where I am and so on, the boss is particular on the work he wants which pretty much follows the same lines and visits largely, the same places a lot of the time. I’ve been looking at working abroad, whilst I know we can go oversees on our licence whilst touring etc, I can’t find anything about taking employement other than their licensing.
If I were to move to another country and take employement, does the PCV Entitlement carry across like our licence (for 1 year) before taking their tests or do we have to go through the whole licence process straight away?

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I took my car licence in Germany and it was a lpt different to ours and yhat ess in '85, basic mechanics motorway driving night and day etc etc, cost a lot more than here as well.

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Last post by Mals.puman
Wed Apr 10, 2024 3:56 pm
Good afternoon, I was just wondering whether anyone has done rail replacement to Beaconsfield Station. It looks very

Last post by BiccKentros « Wed Apr 10, 2024 3:28 pm
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by BiccKentros » Wed Apr 10, 2024 3:19 pm

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Good afternoon,
I was just wondering whether anyone has done rail replacement to Beaconsfield Station. It looks very tight to turn a coach around down there (on google). Do coaches reverse down or pick up on the main road? Thank you

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Drop off with station and platforms on your right...then drive straight on...minding carpark on left...at the end big area to turn around then back up to station on left to pick up...as you've read up the ramp to main rd and turn right to roundabout and go round to go back...

Thank you very much

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Last post by BiccKentros
Wed Apr 10, 2024 3:28 pm
Hello everyone I'm in Minehead this week till Friday does anyone know if the station road Coach park is still free?

Last post by pricero « Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:25 pm
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by pricero » Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:18 pm

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Hello everyone I'm in Minehead this week till Friday does anyone know if the station road Coach park is still free? As getting into and out of the hotel car park is not exactly ideal.

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just make sure you enter from the McDonald’s roundabout end and not the sea front, as there are bollards separating the car park and coach park. Seen loads having to back out of the car park

cheers mate I had noticed the bollards on street view

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Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:25 pm
Evening ladies and gents, I'm looking into cordless/battery pressure washers and I'm after some advice from people

Last post by Tom4rald « Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:15 pm
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by Stevo.Hanry » Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:23 pm

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Evening ladies and gents, I'm looking into cordless/battery pressure washers and I'm after some advice from people who have them. I want one that I can just put into a drum of water when I'm out and about. It needs to be powerful enough to reach the top of a decker ideally any recommendations are greatly appreciated.

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I've an inverter in the o/s locker and an electric karcher k2 pressure wash which do the job and when finished I can have a bru too, the only thing is annoying those who gurn about the coach ticking over while I wash the coach.

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Last post by Tom4rald
Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:15 pm
Just done my medical at my GP... a bit of a surprise when they charged £135.70... has anybody else had a similar

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by GORISTREP » Tue Apr 09, 2024 4:57 pm

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Just done my medical at my GP... a bit of a surprise when they charged £135.70... has anybody else had a similar experience?

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mine wouldn’t they said it had to be done by the optician

Doctor I'm seeing does eye test as well

Not aloud by DVLA you will get two forms 1 for doctor 1 for eye test by optician.

It's all on form D4
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Last post by PaPaullz
Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:07 pm
Would these be allowed on GB roads. Some of the videos I've seen are just stunning. Interior with full recliners and

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by Doher1tony » Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:46 pm

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Would these be allowed on GB roads. Some of the videos I've seen are just stunning. Interior with full recliners and beds etc. One I seen with a bloody smoking lounge.

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No reason why not provided it can meet the turning circle requirements

when I've seen them on video, they don't have rear steer. Really strange.

that may prove fatal sadly

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Last post by JamNotes
Mon Apr 08, 2024 8:05 pm
Hello all, Where is the best place to drop off in Bourton on the water please?

Last post by LockStunna « Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:38 pm
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by Riczon-dhan » Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:59 pm

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Hello all, Where is the best place to drop off in Bourton on the water please?

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The village wants you guys to go there I’m friendly with quite a lot of the shop owners there
all the owners have a group chat and meeting trying to find us a alternative for us all
The land owner of the car park is the one that doesn’t want coaches he thinks he can mark more money on car parking than coaches
Fingers crossed a alternative comes alone sooner rather than later

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Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:38 pm
Advice/question time. Currently got a flat blade on extendable pole, for windscreens it’s useless. Is this the good

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by BensContends » Mon Apr 08, 2024 5:53 pm

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Advice/question time.
Currently got a flat blade on extendable pole, for windscreens it’s useless.
Is this the good tool for the job? Tia 🙂

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I cant use the vikan blade on the windscreen, as it always bounces on the way down...😏

I feel your pain, I gave the same problem

to do with your height 😂

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Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:49 pm
My Tomtom go pro 6250 keeps turning its self on and off but the power supply is fine any idea or has anyone had the

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by Brycee_don » Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:23 pm

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My Tomtom go pro 6250 keeps turning its self on and off but the power supply is fine any idea or has anyone had the same issue? Any help will be appreciated!

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Have same prob when i don't use the plug just usb but when using lighter plug fine usb outlet isn't powerful enough

they do a higher strength charger I had same issues, changed to the new charger no problems again

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Last post by colineter
Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:46 pm
Quick question. How can drivers get free tickets to Disney? Tia.

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by michellah » Sun Apr 07, 2024 6:28 pm

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Quick question. How can drivers get free tickets to Disney? Tia.

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Find out who arranged to groups tickets, and ask them. Disney ALWAYS provide the same arrangements for the drivers as the group, if the group have hopper passes, a free hopper pass is provided per driver, if the group have meal vouchers, there is a free one for the drive etc etc..
Sadly, if the driver hasn’t asked for them, some group organizers pocket the drivers tickets and sell them to the touts at the entrance..

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Last post by avvyncia
Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:10 pm
Hello. What’s National Express like to work for? Thanks in advance!

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by inux9ence » Sun Apr 07, 2024 5:16 pm

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Hello. What’s National Express like to work for? Thanks in advance!

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I worked for parks from Plymouth - no problem with parks and wasn’t really bothered by express.
It’s a case of do your job right take the money go home.

you might just be suffering from brain fog! It was sh*t when we were there, run by crooks, and nx only interested in how much money they could recoup. You can’t work for 2 masters, driver in the middle and getting shat on all the time…

never really bothered me I just got on with it. But I know I was quite lucky in terms of not getting much comeback loads of people did and hated it and it hasn’t changed even now I believe.

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Last post by 137.darrespott
Sun Apr 07, 2024 6:23 pm
Hello all, Where is it possible to swap drivers at Dover? Won't make it to 24.

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by kiermo » Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:09 pm

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Hello all, Where is it possible to swap drivers at Dover? Won't make it to 24. 🙁

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Are you serious? Is this what it has come to operators sending drivers out with no idea what has this industry come to. 😔 change at the port or if you have gone over you hours change at the bp garage

hang on a minute I really did think that was to help each other out
So I say to you are you serious? What has it come to when fellow drivers rather than helping belittle someone asking a perfectly reasonable question 😱

well said 👏

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Last post by Malloryambut
Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:37 pm
Evening all!! Just wondered if any of you guys had any knowledge of this. I've been told 6 weeks if fit to get back

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by Donall-flea » Fri Apr 05, 2024 7:46 pm

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Evening all!! Just curiosity really, but unfortunately, I suffered a heart attack 2 weeks ago, and as you know it means my licence is now up for review. I've been told 6 weeks if fit to get back behind the wheel, before my licence can be returned, but also, dependant on DVLA I may have to do the treadmill. Just wondered if any of you guys had any knowledge of this.

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How fit and healthy were you before the heart attack? That will play a large part in how quickly you recover.

not great I must admit.

Well, I hope you get well soon.

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Last post by TicknnerMy
Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:10 pm
Guys serious question! Why do a lot of triaxle drivers like playing fancy dress with waistcoats like they're waiting

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by GeorrGerman » Fri Apr 05, 2024 6:01 pm

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Guys 👀 serious question!
Why do a lot of triaxle drivers like playing fancy dress with waistcoats like they're waiting on tables in a fancy restaurant? You know the type, the Coach park crusaders who know everything. 🧠😏
Clean insides dirty wheels for the win. ✌🏼✌🏼
P.S. if you get triggered by this, you may wanna just ignore it and have a good evening everyone, it's hump day! 💪🏼💪🏼

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Listen if drivers want to wear waistcoats to make there appearance that bit more sharp then so be it. Nothing wrong with it. The outside of the coach picks up the most dirt. If the driver makes the seating area the most comfortable and cleanliness then that's what makes the pax happy.
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Last post by chrissmuu_310
Fri Apr 05, 2024 7:38 pm
Looking for serious advice here. I had an urgent doc appointment come up last month, so I was unable to come in to

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by sarahan132 » Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:04 pm

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Looking for serious advice here.
I had an urgent doc appointment come up last month, so I was unable to come in to work for one day. A three day tour was reassigned to another driver.
I have had three days pay taken off me because,
(See below)
“You ang in sick and another driver had to cover your work”.
Please note I didn’t ring in sick. I wasn’t paid.
They have taken three days pay off me.
How do I stand?

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As an operator I wouldn’t stay in business if I had to pay you for the 3 days as well as another driver for the 3 days from you having to attend the appointment.
I would love to be able to but that’s not how it works. The holiday company are not going to pay me for two drivers if I rang them and said you had an appointment.
As long as you are given work for the rest of the week for your contracted hours (less 8 hours because of the absence day) then your company have done everything excepted of them.

then you are operating unlawfully.

How?

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Last post by fintexo
Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:28 pm
This is a bit long-winded but may be benefit. If you read it please no sarcastic comments but feedback is always

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by Keiven_fox » Thu Apr 04, 2024 6:12 pm

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This is a bit long-winded but may be benefit. If you read it please no sarcastic comments but feedback is always appreciated.

So January 27 roadside stop by police check cards. All okay took card out of machine to be checked. 20 minutes later he gives me a fixed penalty notice of £300 for failing to make a manual entry on a rest period.
This is, where is a black spot he says that I did not show a manual entry for my rest period he went back to the 5th of January.
I finished work on the 3rd of January I took my card out at 11:03, showing 3 minutes rest I did not work on the 4th of January.
I put my card back in the machine on the 5th of January at 7.51 showing two minutes rest.
So far as I was concerned, I have covered my rest period is that how my follow drivers would do it?
On the pink slip of paper he’s as said at 7.35 I should have made a manual entry,
I was still at home.
No, you have to prove that you didn’t work that period and you have to make a manual entry to cover...

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You're wrong, he's right. It's been law for last few years (since covid I believe!), but they have been lenient on most drivers for this offence until now; apparently they will be coming down hard on it after September, once everyone has been through the latest batch of CPC training.
Every minute of every day needs to be accounted for, be that card in and recording driving, work, rest or manual entries / written log for anything else in between. It doesn't have to be on your digi card though, any legal format is acceptable (although if you work solely on digi then it's the quickest and easiest way to do it!)
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Last post by wintt4freen
Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:47 pm
Hiya guys and girls. Anyone been down Whitwell Road and High Street isle of wight in a 12m Coach?

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by LockLockup » Wed Apr 03, 2024 6:59 pm

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Hiya guys and girls. Anyone been down Whitwell Road and High Street isle of wight in a 12m Coach?

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Thank you all for your help.

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Last post by LockLockup
Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:32 pm
Well now Im going to have a rant currently sat at Bourton on the water and as most are probably aware the Coach park

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by stepiqua » Wed Apr 03, 2024 6:19 pm

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Well now I'm going to have a rant currently sat at Bourton on the water and as most are probably aware the Coach park has been permanently closed why is with these tourist places they want us Coach drivers to bring our passengers to spend their hard earned cash but they don't want to provide the facilities for the Coaches and drivers to just be able to park up and get their legal breaks in but also be able to park and get out and about what is wrong with the local councils and who makes these crap decisions about closing Coach parks like the one that is very much in need in Bourton it just doesn't make sense. Sorry my RANT over with.

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Go to stow on the wold, Morton or Broadway all have coach parking and it’s free!
The sooner coaches start to boycott bourton on water the sooner the shop keepers and restaurants will start to complain to the councils.
You can bet your life the people that decided the coach park needs to go are people that aren’t affected by the loss or revenue.
The shops will restaurants will start to close it will be a ghost town. Very short sighted decision to close the coach park.
Just a thought I wonder how long before retirement apartments will be built on the coach park and how big a back hander the councilors will be pocketing.

I think you will find that the area is privately owned and the man taking the tickets a) is fed up of drivers “mucking about” and b) he makes more money collecting off cars!!

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Last post by 228_bobinds
Wed Apr 03, 2024 6:56 pm
Hello, Anyone done the Hull - Rotterdam ferry? What’s the drill?

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by jimylly » Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:14 pm

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Hello, Anyone done the Hull - Rotterdam ferry? What’s the drill?

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Is it best to collect all passports when they board the coach before getting to the port

tell your passengers to have passports in hand before leaving final stop and collect them in order walking up the coach and ask check in to keep them in that order and it's easier to hand them back out. Carry a wee plastic tub if you can to keep passports together

thanks

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Last post by CortCallon
Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:40 pm
A question for anyone who started with a PCV licence and has added HGV. Please only answer if you know Have you ever

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by MarMaryzon » Tue Apr 02, 2024 7:45 pm

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A question for anyone who started with a PCV licence and has added HGV.
I have two jobs, one is a freelance Coach driver the other is in TV, I have been asked if I could drive a converted RV (as they called it) for a few weeks however I need Cat C for over 7.5t. even though an RV is effectively the same as a Coach.
Have you ever added Cat C, did you have to do the whole test as if you didn't have PCV or could you skip some bits?
Please only answer if you know.

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Thanks everyone. I think unless they are gonna pay for it then I'll leave it. Although I might be able to convince them. We'll see.

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Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:11 pm
Evening everyone, Do people actually apply for these jobs? what a joke!

Last post by Nil3Fast « Tue Apr 02, 2024 7:40 pm
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by darren_BB » Tue Apr 02, 2024 7:03 pm

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Evening everyone, Do people actually apply for these jobs? what a joke!

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I get shouted down in flames if I post anything about operators exploiting drivers - it’s long overdue every driver uniting and joining a coach drivers union - it’s not all bad there are some great jobs on here with decent wages but there are still way too many paying less than £12.50 an hour which is just unacceptable.
The operators have their associations etc so drivers need to wake up and stick together to get a better wage for less hours = more family time and creating a better industry for the next generation.

that will never happen. Although a company by law cannot stop a union being formed, they don't have to recognize the union, in which there lies the problem.

no you’re wrong it’s yours and too many others misinterpretation or being scared of losing their job or losing the better work if they joined a union.
You don’t suddenly get a union tattoo or t-shirt to replace your waistcoat and if everyone was in a union and worked towards a framework for a national coach...

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Last post by Nil3Fast
Tue Apr 02, 2024 7:40 pm
Hi all, not one for complaining but would like to give you the heads up. Was told politely that from now on unless

Last post by Leadaque « Tue Apr 02, 2024 6:56 pm
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by ogazin.1894 » Tue Apr 02, 2024 6:13 pm

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Hi all, not one for complaining but would like to give you the heads up.
I stopped at keele southbound and went and signed in.
Was told politely that from now on unless you have 14 or more passengers you won’t receive a £2 welcome break or love to shop voucher.
You will get your £6 food allowance tho.
Me personally can’t stand the thought of having junk food all the time (since we were stopped from using subway) so I Starbucks it was.
Not ungrateful as I appreciate that they offer and give free food, but I will be stopping using welcome breaks in future if possible. I’d rather use roadchef where I can at least get a salad. 👍

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I stop at services and very rarely ever claim my £2.
I always pay for my coffee but never get anything to eat coz I just can't be bothered with all the signing in bit. But that's my choice to do it that way.

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Last post by Leadaque
Tue Apr 02, 2024 6:56 pm
Heathrow Terminal 4, I managed to drop off with cars 1, (16 seater) how much is Coach park/permit to collect? Cheers

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by Jefferts » Mon Apr 01, 2024 4:44 pm

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Heathrow Terminal 4,
I managed to drop off with cars 1,
(16 seater) how much is Coach park/permit to collect? Cheers

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so gotto book online

X Heathrow Airport Airside driver

cheers its not till April 7th I like to plan ahead

Safe Journey Home 👍

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Last post by CHFantastic
Mon Apr 01, 2024 5:13 pm
Question for you all, Are the school board Logos on digital destination boards good enough or do you still need the

Last post by wintt4freen « Sun Mar 31, 2024 8:24 pm
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by wintt4freen » Sun Mar 31, 2024 7:57 pm

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Question for you all,
Are the school board Logos on digital destination boards good enough or do you still need the orange and black placards in front & rear windows please?
Also any direction to the relevant rules please? Thanks!

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The electrical lights are only law in Northern Ireland I believe, don't think it has become mandatory in GB yet.

yeah already been answered bud. By UK law any Home to School services need the prescribed sign (the physical sign, not the digital one) front and rear of the vehicle with front no smaller than 250mm and rear no smaller than 400mm square.
They should then be removed for any other school work that isn't a HTS service. For school trips, baths runs, etc. the digital signs can be used to increase awareness to the public that there are children on board.

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Last post by wintt4freen
Sun Mar 31, 2024 8:24 pm
Hi everyone. I have a situation, please advise. One of the Coach Drivers was caught on drugs while driving. He can

Last post by alexpa « Sun Mar 31, 2024 7:52 pm
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by AndryUrman » Sun Mar 31, 2024 7:23 pm

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Hi everyone.
I have a situation, please advise.
One of the Coach Drivers was caught on drugs while driving.
He received a letter to be present in the court.
He can drive until a final decision is make or should stop driving now?
Thank you.

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Why is this even a question? Sacked. Drug driving is gross mis conduct.

yeah right, sack someone without due process and pay millions in compensation later when guy will go to employment tribunal

both fair points. What about company drug and alcohol policy? Company should really have an outside contractor to do drugs or alcohol testing? Would 💯 consult with a legal expert.

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Last post by alexpa
Sun Mar 31, 2024 7:52 pm
Okay guys and girls what’s the views on using the sunblinds with passengers sat behind you?? Seen so many drivers

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by nick4ummni » Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:39 pm

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Okay guys and girls what’s the views on using the sunblinds with passengers sat behind you?? Seen so many drivers today holding arm over face to block sun out rather than use the blind!! So Yay or nay??

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I always use the blind, they can either get there safely or not at all in my opinion, it's a driver aid not a passenger comfort, I also use sunglasses as the blinds don't always come down far enough.
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Last post by Dosse_diuu
Sun Mar 31, 2024 7:17 pm
What are everyone’s thought? yes I know service drivers get more. Id just like to make a point that I guess has been

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by JozesTips » Fri Mar 29, 2024 5:02 pm

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I’d just like to make a point that I guess has been pointed before, £8.50 an hour to drive a Coach with 57 pax and you can still get £8.50 for stacking shelves. How the hell!!! What are everyone’s thought? yes I know service drivers get more.

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Till operators generally get paid more than shelf stackers, and 20 years ago, operating a till in the local Tesco would have earned me more per hour than driving a coach, so this is not a new thing.
However, till operation is boring, repetitive work, and you spend your entire time at work actually, you know, working. As against working for a bit, then having an hour or two off while getting paid for sleeping, answering e-mails and posting on here.
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Last post by Johnetto
Sun Mar 31, 2024 6:32 pm
Satnavs

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by Garwoodm101 » Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:10 pm

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Hello,

My name is Mark.

Recently passed my Cat D practical driving test and am very new to coach driving.

I've been looking at truck and coach Sat Navs.

Not sure which is the best on to get?

Any suggestions and recommendations welcome?

Cheers

Mark

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Hi There,

thanks to the people who replied to my post referecne Satnav's

I have found a SatNav called a NavPal for Bus and Truck.

has anyone heard of one and whether they are any good.

cheers

mark

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Last post by Garwoodm101
Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:52 pm
How many drivers that use Dover know that from this March the coach bays on the way in we used as change over. Will

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by DherekJoJon » Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:41 pm

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How many drivers that use Dover know that from this March the coach bays on the way in we used as change over. Will be taken away for good.

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Well aware as they started this last month. Absolutely crap especially for drivers hours.
Change over options are now calais or stop 24.

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Last post by Mattener
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:15 pm
Has anybody been to Hooke Court, Beaminster in a 12m coach please. Not for me but a client. Looks a tad tight.

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by alannoGOT » Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:23 pm

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Has anybody been to Hooke Court, Beaminster in a 12m coach please. Not for me but a client. Looks a tad tight. Thanks in advance

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Do not go in from the Dorchester end, you will not make the left turn into the lane. As mentioned, go in from Beaminster.
When you come out, do not try going through Hooke village, You have to turn left out of the centre's car park.
When coming out, if you meet an inbound coach you will have to reverse back to the centre, Incoming coaches have nowhere to reverse / turn around on the way in.

thanks very much.

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Last post by alannoGOT
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:35 pm
So let’s start a debate, do you eat with your group in the hotel restaurant? Sorry rehash this when I say eat with

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by JAMOSERLO » Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:17 pm

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So let’s start a debate, do you eat with your group in the hotel restaurant? Sorry rehash this when I say eat with them I mean on the same table?

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To all those that say NO, its unprofessional or whatever reason do you think you should stay in a different hotel or the same hotel as your group?
I've done both and it makes no odds to me, one thing I always say is, if you want anything from the hotel ask them not me.
Also if your group asks if you want a drink would you take it? A pint or a half or soft one, personally I think it depends on the group.
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Last post by grahuent
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:20 pm
Hi. Coach parking at Buchanan Street Glasgow, can you book or is it turn up 1st come type of thing?

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by 950-merrinve » Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:37 pm

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Hi. Coach parking at Buchanan Street Glasgow, can you book or is it turn up 1st come type of thing?

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I'm currently parked at doigs of Glasgow plenty of room at the yard toilet drop and was facilities and only works out about 20 a night.

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Last post by West+Raven
Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:55 pm
Any advise on best route from calais to innsbruck please Off to ski resort 20 mins South of innsbruck late next week

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by Angel.hynna » Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:09 pm

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Off to ski resort 20 mins South of innsbruck late next week. Googled route but not looking great as trying send over mountains. Any advise on best route from calais to innsbruck please.

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Go whatever way you want!
What works for one, doesnt always work for others
Personally I go Reims, Metz, Strasbourg, Karlsrhue, Stuttgart, Munich, Irschenberg services, resort

same here

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Last post by newzNecro
Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:31 pm
Hi. Tenby tomorrow leaving from Chester services a483 don't really want to stop at Welshpool any suggestions please.

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by Nehno_prov » Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:07 pm

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Hi. Tenby tomorrow leaving from Chester services a483 don't really want to stop at Welshpool any suggestions please.

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A483 is definitely quickest way. As for somewhere to stop in/near Llandrindod Wells would be my choice. Town has got some good choices but as a backup you could consider stopping outside at Crossgates - never been in a coach but there's loads of space and it always seems popular:

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Last post by BrowRau
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:28 pm
Staying at the Novotel London Greenwich tonight. Can someone advise me if there is any space nearby to park a Sunsun

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by McLYELLER » Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:38 pm

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Staying at the Novotel London Greenwich tonight. Can someone advise me if there is any space nearby to park a Sunsun as Google Maps isn’t showing anything obvious? Thanks Unless I can park on the single yellow outside the hotel after 6pm or whenever the sign says. That could work.

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Careful parking outside as you will get booked there are bays outside the ibis just a few minutes walk from the Novotel. You can park there overnight until 9am.

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Last post by LockLockup
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:50 pm
Hi all what is the average full time wage for the Yorkshire area? Thanks

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by ItravecAztec » Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:05 pm

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Hi all what is the average full time wage for the Yorkshire area? Thanks

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some companies around London only paying £13 p/h

I know, but others are paying far more, just needs a bit of homework

definitely, it's a disgraceful wage!

Property is more expensive though.

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Last post by JohnetteGo
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:31 pm
Hello guys. Is there a way to play video through your phone on these?

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by heyeo-llanz » Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:39 pm

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Hello guys. Is there a way to play video through your phone on these?

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Copy out an original dvd (PAL or NTSC format) to a USB stick and it'll work fine. To copy out, put the DVD into lap/desk top. Go to file manager and copy out the AUDIO_TS and VIDEO_TS folders into clear 2 to 4 gb USB stick, and it'll work fine!

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Last post by peteeden179
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:02 pm
Hi evening. I've a pick up at Manchester Airport tomorrow evening in a 32 seater midi. I'm looking for somewhere to

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by SwanFang » Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:07 pm

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Hi evening. I've a pick up at Manchester Airport tomorrow evening in a 32 seater midi. I'm looking for somewhere to take a 45min any ideas please.

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road is called leestone road plenty parking on a Sunday as most businesses are closed on Sundays

cheers buddy 👍

no worries pal

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Last post by 1052-kinns
Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:17 pm
Good evening all, Can you take a Coach over tower Bridge?

Last post by Embletic22 « Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:03 pm
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by PetorZaibb » Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:20 pm

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Good evening all, Can you take a Coach over tower Bridge?

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Yes you can, perhaps reading the Highway Code may help some drivers.
18t weight limit for lorries NOT MGW weight that sign means.

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Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:03 pm
All drivers that travel into the E.U. it is illegal to let passengers to have bags on the Coach floor customs have

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by Jowe_klea » Sat Mar 23, 2024 6:15 pm

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All drivers that travel into the E.U. it is illegal to let passengers to have bags on the Coach floor customs have told us that if E.U. police get on the Coach the passenger will be find a lot of money another way of getting at Britain.

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I agree, I had a very serious and life changing incident in an aisle. When I got married.

no one puts bags in the isles but now customs and E.u. are jumping on passenger for having bags on the floor under seats. I was going though Hull docks two weeks ago every one that had any thing on the floor had to put in the boot

so what does it have to do with Customs Officials...... unless they thought that the passengers were trying to hide something?

I suppose it is in case there are carrying any thing illegal
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Last post by Jowe_klea
Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:18 pm
Wondering if anyone can help with some info or point me in the right direction I’ve been advised that this is not

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by Ridgger » Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:39 pm

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Wondering if anyone can help with some info or point me in the right direction
Basically I do repping for school ski trips. This year I will be going out with one school then joining up with another a week after. This would mean I would go out on one coach and come back on another. I’ve been advised that this is not allowed due to passengers lists/manifestos I was wondering if there is any way around this or would I have to fly?
Thanks in advance

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No as it will be a ‘closed door tour’ getting down there will be fine but getting back on a different bus will be classed as ‘cabotage’

or would I be ok if I got a coach out with the first group and then fly back?

you would need to be a passenger out on the second one to get it back, rules changed unfortunately with EU regs when we left it.
They can’t stop you returning on an outward journey as ‘special reasons’ may occur ie medical etc

correct Terris, as the CPT confirmed with is recently.

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Last post by Markinol
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:01 pm
Anyone with an automatic D1 /C1, holding a manual Cat B, can apply to have a manual entitlement added to the D1/C1.

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by LeonGuy » Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:04 pm

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Licence changes 1st of March. Anyone with an automatic D1 /C1, holding a manual Cat B, can apply to have a manual entitlement added to the D1/C1. The manual entitlement is only valid once the new licence has been received. 👍

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Happened years ago on cat D & D1 I upgraded mine about 5 years ago sent licence back and a letter and restriction gets taken off code 78 I think it was, when it comes back the date changes to the date it was taken off so looks like you haven’t been driving as long as you actually have so I questioned it and they said that happens but they keep your actual pass date on file for police & dvsa etc to see 👍

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Last post by nick4ummni
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:30 pm
Just a quick question guys what is the law regarding car seats for babies and toddlers on Coaches? Thanks in advance

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by Andlass-Bo » Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:56 pm

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Just a quick question guys what is the law regarding car seats for babies and toddlers on Coaches? Thanks in advance.

Andlass

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What law is that then?

I think this is more b*llsh*t Dayxana

Never...really?

coach park law
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Last post by Iorifect
Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:59 pm
Mobile Phones, what’s your thoughts? Just been speaking to a guy who refuses to give out his mobile number to his

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by NedMorley » Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:02 pm

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Mobile Phones, what’s your thoughts? Just been speaking to a guy who refuses to give out his mobile number to his office, his thoughts are if they want to contact me by mobile then they should provide one.
Fair comment, but for those who do use your own mobile do you get any expenses?

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Just out of curiosity, to throw a slightly different angle on things...I take it those who object to giving away their “personal” phone number, (so that the company they work for and pays their wages can operate efficiently and increase customer satisfaction,) are the same people that don’t expect their company to pay for THEIR personal driver CPC qualification and they also pay for THEIR digi Tacho card which is a tool that enables them to do this work? After all if I get an electrician to do some work for me I’m not expected to pay for his qualifications or buy him some wire cutters so that he can come and re-wire my house 🤷🏽‍♂️ ...just a thought... any decent company worth working for should pay their staff for any out of pocket expenses they incur in line with needed to do their job properly!!

I pay for my own cpc, and digi card, I don’t mind my company phoning me, but I do object to them giving my number out to passengers. Especially stag parties!!

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Last post by ISAACQU
Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:51 pm
Had a couple of hours out on L plates yesterday, 20 years of driving Lorries and now I'm a learner again, Any advice

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by Fitinerco » Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:10 pm

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Had a couple of hours out on L plates yesterday... 20 years of driving Lorries and now I'm a learner again... 🤙
Like a duck to water...
Any advice is welcome...
Test Friday...
Looking forward to the free meals... 😜

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Hope you come to liking cameras all round looking at you like 16 of them, not to say 50+ passengers that see/here and live your every move like phone use, food while driving, playing with cb/radio cd, all a no no, moaning and b**ching at other road users, mounting a kerb etc., getting lost, dress to impress, tone and manner of contact and conduct, giving other road users the bird/finger its all going to get seen and even reported if you do just to name a few things and you will not here coach drivers slagging off other road users like you hear in the goods in office......lol
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Last post by hybe
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:33 pm
I feel so so sorry for all operators who thought they had everything covered during this busy period and at the very

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by NedMorley » Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:19 pm

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I feel so so sorry for all operators who thought they had everything covered during this busy period, and at the very last minute they get sh*t on from a great height. Why oh why would you take on a job, then decide that f**k it I can earn a few ££ elsewhere.
Not many weeks ago our forum was filled with post from drivers advertising their availability.
Just put yourself in the shoes of A, the guy who has gone out of his way to hire you, B the excited kids who have been looking forward to their school trip for many months only to be left stranded on a quayside, C the parents who have saved for months to send them on the trip they will never forget, D all the background work that goes in to planning such trips, and one, yes one deluded individual f**ks it up for everyone.
I hope you enjoy your “new trip” and sleep well knowing you are going to be a few ££ better off.
Remember, be nice to those on the way up as you meet the bastards on the way down.

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As usual a very straight to the point statement from you Ned.
Excellent point you are putting across though, we all know there is a national shortage of good quality drivers these days are quite rightly so are demanding a good living wage from companies but my opinion is that if you accept a job you adhere to it. SIMPLES.
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Last post by ianng1neto
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:13 pm
Someone asked me today whats the difference between a coach driver and a bus driver. My answer a bus driver, drives

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by BuzzBarry » Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:51 pm

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Someone asked me today whats the difference between a coach driver and a bus driver. My answer a bus driver, drives from A to B as quick as they can whereas a coach driver works out how much money they can earn between A and B.

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Bus driver from Leeds, so true lol,

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Last post by Benddi69
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:21 pm
Evening all, Is it true some Irizars have built in hoovers? Tia.

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by RyMan96 » Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:12 pm

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Evening all, Is it true some Irizars have built in hoovers? Tia.

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Yep, 2 of ours do, but guessing who ever there manufactured for whether they want them added or not

this coach is a previous ellisons coach

all depends if they’ve had them fitted, it all goes down to the company that’s brought them brand new and if they’ve specified to have it built in

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Last post by KingGrabs
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:30 pm
Hello guys & ladies, any ideas where I can park Coach in Eastbourne tomorrow afternoon till Wednesday 6am staying at

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by Noitell.henry » Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:52 pm

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Hello guys & ladies, any ideas where I can park Coach in Eastbourne tomorrow afternoon till Wednesday 6am staying at Imperial hotel cheers for advice

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A couple of free bays in Blackwater road by Eastbourne College.

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Last post by TicknnerMy
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:09 pm
Evening all, does anyone happen to know if the underground coach park under tesco superstore on Cromwell Road London

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by glanndVEE » Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:40 pm

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Evening all, does anyone happen to know if the underground coach park under tesco superstore on Cromwell Road London is still operational? Tia

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Been gone at least 15 years!

ill give it a miss then lol

parking is a nightmare in London

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Last post by Iorifect
Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:02 pm
Please feel free to discuss. Just following a thread about a young driver getting a hard time from an old timer.

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by Cotta_excen » Fri Mar 15, 2024 5:41 pm

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Just following a thread about a young driver getting a hard time from an old timer.
I know there are quite a few operator's on this site so I am quite interested in any feedback this may bring.
When I started up I was quite amazed by what seemed to be the general attitude of just get on with it, you will be fine if you do your homework .
Yes that is correct to a point but as we are all aware there is a lot more to this industry than being a steering wheel attendant & a good map reader.
So many different scenarios can arise, just when you think you've had them all another one smacks you in the face.
Now the point I'm trying to find out is times change, the old school driver's are slowly fading away & there is a clear shortage of young blood coming through so should operator's adopt like an apprenticeship/buddy system into the industry.
If a company is going to invest hundreds of thousands of pounds on vehicle's would double manning a coach for say 3 month's to give a better insight...

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I always say you learn something new every day. I'm a sort of new driver as such. Been in it now for 4 years. Been a woman, I find it really hard to get accepted as such, and feel a lot of the 'older boys' judge me for that? Maybe it's cause I'm young, maybe it's because I'm a woman! I don't know. I feel acceptance is a big thing, on occasions I feel I'm 'not good enough' but, then I look at it on the other hand and think, if my boss's didn't think I was good enough, he wouldn't allocate me the work he does.
I feel a lot of it is down to how your boss treats you as a younger driver, in a previous company I worked for a manager thought he was gods gift to the industry and thought he could drive 10 coaches at once, you thought you were doing a good job basically to just get slated.
Some of the older boys I find are a wealth of knowledge and some are willing to teach the younger generation, merely because they like to see someone succeed. But that said, you do get some older boys who...

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Last post by briirce-2072
Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:46 pm
Quick question for the lawyers out there two coaches at ski resort on closed door. Can the teachers and kids switch

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by Duns-curvox » Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:14 pm

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Quick question for the lawyers out there two coaches at ski resort on closed door. Can the teachers and kids switch between coaches when going out in the evening for swimming and bowling? 🤪

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very informative, thank you! I don't recall this being covered in any of the CPC modules I've done yet though. But then we all know how riveting those CPC courses are in the first place 😉

is some CPC tutors don’t know specifics themselves, inherently they have never actually done the job…
I’d be surprised if waybills were covered in DCPC anyway, as they are supposed to be be completed by the TM prior to departure, and that has ALWAYS been the case.
The only info a driver enters is an unforeseen change… not like one person suggested that the driver “fills it in as he goes”… 🤣🤣🤣

im sure the TM knows the mileage at every border point before coach sets off too

Sorry Claremoon, but I don't understand what you're getting at, and possibly, you may be confused!
It's good practice to record border mileage for VAT purposes only, but there isn't any requirement to record border mileages on a Waybill.... on a Waybill, the TM ESTIMATES the daily mileage before the vehicle leaves the...

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Last post by avvyncia
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:55 pm
If you run a psvar coach to comply with psvar how many seats do yo run it's full capacity or the capacity carrying

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by paul1enga » Thu Mar 14, 2024 5:42 pm

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If you run a psvar coach to comply with psvar how many seats do yo run it's full capacity or the capacity carrying wheelchairs because it would be time consuming to remove the seats in the middle of the run

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Sadly there will be a lot of operators handing back contracts and some will close the doors people are asking how its going to be monitored the easy answer is it's been said that the local authorities will be find as well as tm and people awarding the contracts so they will be checking its easy for them

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Last post by paul1enga
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:02 pm
Good afternoon, I am looking for a Pcv driver that has just got a Hgv licence as I have a question please.

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by STECURRIE » Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:32 pm

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Good afternoon, I am looking for a Pcv driver that has just got a Hgv licence as I have a question please.

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If you have 'aquired rights' (passed car (Cat B) before Jan. 1997) you will have a C1 caragory. So any DCPC courses will count towards both catagories. If not. You will have to complete modules 2 and 4 of initial CPC to gain your first DCPC card in the new catagory. One you have both catagories, any DCPC courses will count towards both catagories. So only 35hrs required.

I passed my test well before 97 and bus too so if I'm right in what I have read, I will not need to sit either cpc as I complete my last year for coach is that right?

If you have a C1 catagory on your licence, then the DCPC courses you have taken will count towards both LGV and PCV. Check the expiry dates on the back of your DCPC card. The dates should match.
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Thu Mar 14, 2024 5:36 pm

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