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  1. chdot
    Admin

    @ Frenchy

    Please report to LB.

    It used to be the case they took this seriously and checked CCTV and talked to drivers.

    They also reported back to complainant with an outline of what action they had taken - including ‘extra training’.

    Then they went ‘we won’t tell you what action we have taken’.

    Now?

    Would help if you knew time and bus (route number at least).

    You imply this ‘keeps happening’ so mention that.

    Plus highlight importance/significance of ‘around tram tracks’.

    (Above applies to anyone of course!)

    Other bus companies used to be worse, and probably still are, but don’t have as many buses/drivers in Ed.

    Posted 12 hours ago #
  2. Frenchy
    Member

    Not LB on this occasion, and will definitely be reporting to the company.

    Posted 11 hours ago #
  3. chdot
    Admin

    Ah!

    Good - and probably more vital to report.

    Posted 10 hours ago #
  4. Murun Buchstansangur
    Member

    Whatever good training Lothian Buses did in the past re cycles is long gone IMO. I had one a couple of weeks ago who had rolled into the George IV Bridge ASL (as they nearly all do now). The driver appeared to be using a handheld device as I passed the driver window (no head cam attached to double-check/report, unfortunately).

    I stopped in what remained of the ASL, following cyclists were finding it difficult to pass between my rear wheel and the bus, so I moved forward and gave the driver my best Paddington hard stare. He opened his window and started absolutely screaming at me. I can’t imagine what his passengers were thinking.

    Quite frankly, a person who absolutely should not be in charge of 14+ tonnes of bus. Professional drivers? Don’t make me laugh.

    Posted 10 hours ago #
  5. ejstubbs
    Member

    @Frenchy: Not Rabbies Tours by any chance? They definitely have form at that exact location.

    Posted 10 hours ago #
  6. Frenchy
    Member

    @ejstubbs - No, I think I'd skip the politely email stage with them.

    Posted 9 hours ago #
  7. Arellcat
    Moderator

    In my experience, I would guess either Borders Buses or Stagecoach. BB are known for tailgating; SC for failure of observations.

    Posted 8 hours ago #

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