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People that take up a seat on the bus for their bag

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    #62
    Spanish Eyes
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    freshpopcorn wrote: »
    If the bus is almost empty and there aren't many getting on I don't see the issue.
    If it is full or nearly full then then that's a different story.

    I think we all realise this, and would not create a fuss about that at all.

    We seem to be talking about idiots on a full bus/tram/DART who have occupied a seat for their bags, preventing others from sitting down. Not the same thing at all. IMO.


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    #63
    Spanish Eyes
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    bucketybuck wrote: »
    I usually just move it for them. Privilege of being 6ft, shaved head and looking like a thug.

    I'm very serious. No, I'm not asking your permission to sit down, I don't need it.

    Quite right too. Bullies try to intimidate.

    Where do you put their bags as a matter of interest. Some of them might accuse you of robbery. Yes, that is what we are up against now I fear.

    We need good legal tactics.


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    #64
    Garibaldi?
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    I would be wary of touching a bag. But I would ask the person to move it. Some people are just a bit dozy. Not deliberately ignoring the situation.


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    #65
    WoollyRedHat
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    Ew buses how passe.


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    #66
    Atlantic Dawn
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    My favourite people are those who deliberately attempt to sit on the bags and 'pretend' they didn't see them, works best when there's other free seats on the bus.


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    #67
    YFlyer
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    Stephen15 wrote: »
    You don't pay for a seat you pay to travel on the bus/train/tram. If you were paying for seat then you wouldn't have to pay if all the seats are taken and you had to stand.

    I can see Shane Ross bringing in sitting down only policy.


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    #68
    Spleerbun
    Registered Users Posts: 262 ✭✭Spleerbun


    Some seem to have an issue with sitting in an aisle seat, what's wrong with that?!? I always sit in an aisle seat on the train if I know it will be a busy one, would rather stand than be squashed on the inside. Doesn't mean I don't expect to let people in and out though, I've no problem doing that


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    #69
    Stephen15
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    YFlyer wrote: »
    I can see Shane Ross bringing in sitting down only policy.

    I'm sure loads would rather standing waiting hours for a seat on a train, Luas or Bus than stand for half an hour on a bus/train/luas


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    #70
    AllForIt
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    The problem is not bags on seats, it's ppl sitting beside you when there are plenty empty groups of 2. Freaks.


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    #71
    PistolsAtDawn
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    Hedgelayer wrote: »
    Brown Thomas lol
    She probably has her aldi shopping in it.
    You'll see some people going around rural towns like Ennis and Kilkenny with a Brown Thomas bag, the madness within me would love to say, wow you shop in Brown Thomas...

    Roll out the fanfare and golden carpet...

    Look everyone they shop in Brown Thomas, and the Metro Goldwyn Mayer Lion on standby....

    Rural idiots, how dare they reuse bags from previous shopping trips likely with the intention of saving personal costs and the environment.

    Why not throw away and buy new every time like us savvy city slickers


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    #72
    Hotblack Desiato
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    PistolsAtDawn wrote: »
    Rural idiots, how dare they reuse bags from previous shopping trips likely with the intention of saving personal costs and the environment.

    Why not throw away and buy new every time like us savvy city slickers

    Good idea. So when they go to BT to buy the cheapest item in the shop, they can re-use the Aldi or Tesco bag they already have. Sorted. No needless accusations of showing off, then.

    Life ain't always empty.



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    #73
    Gimme A Pound
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    Thought it was obvious that the OP doesn't mean when there are plenty of other seats.


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    #74
    Stephen15
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    Gimme A Pound wrote: »
    Thought it was obvious that the OP doesn't mean when there are plenty of other seats.

    I've actually heard people saying they hate people putting their bags on seats even if the bus is nearly empty


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    #75
    ToddyDoody
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    I'm pretty sure its against most bus charters.

    Print it out and have it on hand as required.


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    #76
    Outlaw Pete
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    #77
    Arghus
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    99% of people will remove their bag from the seat without any complaint if you need to sit there.


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    #78
    Strumms
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    Arghus wrote: »
    99% of people will remove their bag from the seat without any complaint if you need to sit there.

    That’s ok as long as the person removes the bag as the bus is filling up and seats begin to be at a premium. It’s not ok when it becomes a case of having to notify and negotiate with someone to use a seat they are not occupying with their person.

    From the bylaws...

    ‘No person shall interfere with the comfort or convenience of any passenger or person in or about the vehicle.’

    You are interfering with their comfort and convenience if you are forcing them to stand in order for you to accommodate your bag on an adjacent seat.

    You are interfering with their comfort and convenience if you a forcing them to take time out of their day to speak with your stupid b*stard self entitled selves so they may sit down and rest, as they are entitled to, on a ‘public’ service vehicle.


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    #79
    antix80
    Registered Users Posts: 2,419 ✭✭✭antix80


    I'm on the bus right now, sitting on the outside with my bag on the inside.
    I'd move it if asked. The way I see it, there's plenty of free seats including 2 together further down the bus.

    If the bus fills up I'll use the bag tactically to avoid sitting beside someone fat or who looks like they might have B.O problems or talk loudly on their phone. By avoiding eye contact people tend to keep walking, while if someone looks more amicable I'll kindly offer the free seat.


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    #80
    Happy4all
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    Agree with OP, but the almost reverse of that is just as annoying. That is, this morning I'm on a practically empty carriage on a train and someone has sat beside me making me feel squashed.


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    #81
    Ush1
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    Why does your bag need to be next to you on the seat even if the bus is empty?? Are you having a chat with it or something?


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    #82
    Foweva Awone
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    Ush1 wrote: »
    Why does your bag need to be next to you on the seat even if the bus is empty?? Are you having a chat with it or something?

    The seats are likely to be cleaner than the floor. It's a hygiene thing. And it's more convenient to reach it. Also it's easier to keep an eye on it, very easy for a pickpocket in the seat behind to get at a bag on the floor.


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    #83
    Boxing.Fan
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    Foweva Awone wrote: »
    The seats are likely to be cleaner than the floor. It's a hygiene thing. And it's more convenient to reach it. Also it's easier to keep an eye on it, very easy for a pickpocket in the seat behind to get at a bag on the floor.

    Put it on your lap.


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    #84
    Boxing.Fan
    Registered Users Posts: 452 ✭✭Boxing.Fan


    Ush1 wrote: »
    Why does your bag need to be next to you on the seat even if the bus is empty?? Are you having a chat with it or something?

    Companianship maybe.


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    #85
    Boxing.Fan
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    Happy4all wrote: »
    Agree with OP, but the almost reverse of that is just as annoying. That is, this morning I'm on a practically empty carriage on a train and someone has sat beside me making me feel squashed.

    Equally as annoying I'd imagine, that's never happened me but if it did I'd defo get up and move. Anyone that does something like that is a danger.


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    #86
    Deebles McBeebles
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    Boxing.Fan wrote: »
    Are c***s.




    That is all.

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    #87
    Veloce
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    I was on my morning commute yesterday morning on a Dublin city centre bound 39a.

    There was a woman 2 rows up sitting on the outside (aisle) seat with a free seat on the inside by the window. When the bus was in motion she would was on her phone and looking about but as soon as the bus pulled up to a bus stop she would magically nod off to sleep. Passengers would make an attempt to say excuse me - but she wouldn't hear them. About 3 people tried but to no avail. Eventually it became the last seat - until some lad kept on her until she finally caved and let him in... jaysus.


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    #88
    Boxing.Fan
    Registered Users Posts: 452 ✭✭Boxing.Fan


    Veloce wrote: »
    I was on my morning commute yesterday morning on a Dublin city centre bound 39a.

    There was a woman 2 rows up sitting on the outside (aisle) seat with a free seat on the inside by the window. When the bus was in motion she would was on her phone and looking about but as soon as the bus pulled up to a bus stop she would magically nod off to sleep. Passengers would make an attempt to say excuse me - but she wouldn't hear them. About 3 people tried but to no avail. Eventually it became the last seat - until some lad kept on her until she finally caved and let him in... jaysus.

    I'd barge through her to get to the seat. That's a weirdo.


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    #89
    EICVD
    Registered Users Posts: 1,005 ✭✭✭EICVD


    Boxing.Fan wrote: »
    Are c***s.




    That is all.

    Yes they are!


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    #90
    jester77
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    I saw an incident here in Hamburg where someone was taking up a second seat with their bags. A controller boarded and asked to see her second ticket :pac:


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    #91
    Keyzer
    Registered Users Posts: 4,331 ✭✭✭Keyzer


    Boxing.Fan wrote: »
    Are c***s.




    That is all.

    Why can't you just ask them to move the f*cking thing versus posting it on web - christ on a f*cking bike.


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