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cloaked_wolf
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Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:46 pm Posts: 10022
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https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2018 ... bus-driverApparently very divisive. In my own experience, I caught the buses in Birmingham and would never say thanks or even acknowledge the driver. Nobody else ever did. When I went to university in Southampton, I travelled mainly on the university buses. It was a novelty to hear the driver being given a "cheers" or a "thanks" when getting off the bus (and a lot of students would greet the bus driver when getting on the bus too). So I joined it and frequently the driver would reciprocate. Whenever I came back to Birmingham, the same habit would stay - I would say thanks to the bus driver only to be completely ignored. It was such a jarring contrast.
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Mon Jun 25, 2018 1:17 pm |
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davrosG5
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:37 am Posts: 6954 Location: Peebo
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Yes I do as it happens. I had assumed it was a Glasgow thing as the vast majority of people will thank the driver when they get off the bus. Reading the article maybe it's a Celtic (not the football team) thing.
Even though I don't live in Scotland any more I still thank the driver when I get off a bus. Do the same with taxi drivers (provided they haven't driven like too much of a maniac).
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MrStevenRogers
Spends far too much time on here
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:44 pm Posts: 4860
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im a bus driver on regular routes (850 school bus, H10 & W19), i know most of my passengers by first name. a laugh and a joke along with a smile goes a long way. i have had some lovely Xmas cards and presents from my passengers. when i left my last regular route (352) i also got some very nice leaving presents. a hello and goodbye works wonders both ways ...
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Mon Jun 25, 2018 6:54 pm |
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l3v1ck
What's a life?
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:21 am Posts: 12700 Location: The Right Side of the Pennines (metaphorically & geographically)
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Yes. Always at home. Mostly in London. The only time I don't in London is if the bus is full. You have to get off at the middle doors and I don't want to shout over a dozen people stood between them and the driver.
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big_D
What's a life?
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:25 pm Posts: 10691 Location: Bramsche
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I haven't caught a bus in years, but yes, I always thanked the driver.
Come to think of it, the train was cancelled in March due to works on the rails and I had to take a bus and I thanked the driver.
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veato
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:17 am Posts: 5550 Location: Nottingham
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It's rare for me to get the bus but when I do I always thank the driver when hopping off.
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Wed Jun 27, 2018 2:19 pm |
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MrStevenRogers
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Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:44 pm Posts: 4860
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an example of no comment on a bus. X74 (high wycombe to slough) ... running late (bus in front broken down) ... got to the last bus before the motor way. young lady got on, face like thunder. i said 'im sorry but im running late' she showed her monthly pass. when she left the bus at slough bus station she placed a sweet in the cash tray for me. she never said a word. but i now know that i had done my job right, have a nice day ...
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Spreadie
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:06 pm Posts: 6355 Location: IoW
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Must be over ten years since I last rode on a bus, but I always used to thank the driver.
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BigRedX
Doesn't have much of a life
Joined: Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:33 am Posts: 667
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I think it depends on the design of the bus. Back in the 70s and 80s most buses (at least the ones that I used) were all rear or side door exit, so you weren't anywhere near the driver when you got off. Nowadays it's all front door entrance and exit. I notice that since the change in design more and more people thank the driver as they leave. Personally if I'm the only one getting off at a stop then I will say thank you, but if I'm just one of half a bus load, I probably won't bother. Personally I think it sounds stupid.
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hifidelity2
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:03 pm Posts: 5041 Location: London
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I always do
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steve74
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Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:43 pm Posts: 1798 Location: Manchester
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Always, it’s good manners. I assumed it was a Northern thing as whenever I’ve been down south I’ve never seen anyone do it and whenever I do it down there (especially London) the bus driver looks at you as if you’ve got 2 heads.
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pcernie
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Joined: Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:30 pm Posts: 45931 Location: Belfast
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It's not a problem if it doesn't happen but in Belfast at least, most people will thank the driver.
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belchingmatt
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri May 15, 2009 3:16 am Posts: 6146 Location: Middle Earth
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Yes.
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