10-02-2019, 08:57 | #3586 |
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The more GAI miss their launch dates and operate their routes inefficiently the increasingly fascinated I become about the tenders. I surely can’t be the only one?
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10-02-2019, 09:15 | #3587 |
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Dates are being put back as they cannot recruit experienced drivers, if you are a D licence holder they will hire you on the spot if you call into the depot, they cannot train new drivers fast enough to fill the numbers needed, and surprisingly a huge number of drivers have already packed it in and gone to DB to do the same job but get the proper pay and condition that drivers deserve.
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10-02-2019, 10:00 | #3588 |
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Has anyone else noticed how filthy the outside of the new GA busses are? This doesn’t bode well for how the interiors will hold up over time.
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10-02-2019, 10:13 | #3589 |
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Funnily enough, I only remarked to myself recently how all the ones I've seen during the recent bad weather have looked pretty spotless. I'm not seeing them everyday though.
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10-02-2019, 10:19 | #3590 |
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I've noticed a few that were quite dirty, but I've also noticed a similar number of DB buses that were similarly dirty at the same time. During the winter vehicles are generally more susceptible to picking up dirt and grime. I would imagine they are washed every night as is generally industry practice.
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10-02-2019, 10:24 | #3591 |
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See a lot going around with considerable damage to the bodies.
Certain routes get dirtier then others and there was a day a few weeks back db had issues with a wash one of the nights. If there is a longer hold up then the 155 will be longer waiting to come in also. |
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10-02-2019, 10:40 | #3592 |
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The 18 and 76/a aren't moving until the 24th March from what I believe so that will be when the 155 starts I'd imagine. I believe they are waiting for the delivery of 8 more new SGs.
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10-02-2019, 10:42 | #3593 |
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https://mobile.twitter.com/GoAheadIr...29564892643329
In response to a Twitter query on the takeover of the 18 route, Go Ahead state that the 24th of March is the date. |
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What choice? They have already stated they won't be released. You may be waiting a long time for any other choice. |
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10-02-2019, 15:24 | #3595 |
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10-02-2019, 15:54 | #3596 | ||
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Pay is on par with other private operators - Dublin Bus wages are just extraordinarily high. However, Go-Ahead will have no choice but to bridge the gap. Otherwise they're just going to end up providing expensive training to future Dublin Bus drivers. Among the drivers who've applied to Dublin Bus are quite a few people who arrived at Ballymount with B licences a few months ago. A few Sundays with DB and they'll have that training indemnity bond paid off. Quote:
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10-02-2019, 16:25 | #3597 | |
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Is there a spare rota in GAI where drivers are only given 24 hours notice of their shift? |
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10-02-2019, 16:52 | #3598 |
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There are spare rotas, north and south, but spare drivers tend to get duties allocated to them before the start of the week, depending on what's available. If they aren't given a duty, they're marked down as 'SP' (spare) for that day, and will know their start time in advance (it could be as early as 4:40am or as late as 4pm). A spare shift is usually eight hours long, but it could overrun if someone calls in sick at the last minute and a spare driver who happens to be in the canteen, and knows the route, is given that duty.
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10-02-2019, 17:26 | #3599 |
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db doctor isn't free but it is there for the kids and spouse.
It works out at around €150 for the year. |
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12-02-2019, 15:17 | #3600 |
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So GAI have confirmed it appears that the 18 and 76/a will transfer on the 24th March
https://twitter.com/GoAheadIreland/s...645996544?s=19 |
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