tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post7097968963501990064..comments2023-09-22T10:39:48.785+01:00Comments on Southampton Bus Update: No buses on Christmas DaySotonBushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300971557135804834noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-10049610906126834282013-12-24T11:02:17.683+00:002013-12-24T11:02:17.683+00:00Good. I think when buses work 364 days a year as i...Good. I think when buses work 364 days a year as it is, the people who make it work should be entitled to at least one day where they can stop and rest. <br /><br />Why operate on a day when it will be quiet? Boxing Day is a completely different kettle of fish as the sales begin and there is a demand for service which can be comfortably accommodated by Volunteer staff. <br /><br />Think of Wilts & Dorset's Poole based staff tomorrow as you eat your Christmas lunch. I wonder if it will be run by volunteers or by press ganged new start drivers all on the Damory rate of pay? <br /><br />Think of the back up needed to run this operation and it's one on call fitter and one supervisor and a manager. Running buses is a virtually impossible thankless job at times and one I am pleased not to have.<br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com