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Post by Eastlondoner62 on Aug 4, 2018 12:31:37 GMT
I haven't been fussed to find the thread until now, but earlier this week I spotted a steel portaloo at the Harts Lane terminus of the 368 in Barking. For reasons I assume are to do with vandalism and budget constraints, it is not a normal TfL standard toilet as aforementioned with it being steel plated (like a shipping container) to limit the damage from the *ahem* wonderful locals of the Harts Lane estate. I do question if it is indeed cheaper to outsource this service, it is not connected to sewer mains so it has to be serviced on a frequent basis which costs money. I also question why the toilet facilities were placed on this end of the 368 terminus; in my opinion it was better off being placed at the Chadwell Heath end so any drivers from routes 62, 86, 173 and 362 if curtailed there, could also benefit from the toilet facilities. Alas, TfL set out to improve driver facilities and credit is where credit's due. Chadwell Heath already has toilet facilities, but I am not sure if they are available late nights which would explain the one at Harts Lane Estate.
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Post by snowman on Feb 3, 2021 6:47:13 GMT
There is new TfL information regarding driver welfare Various appendix lists with new toilets, staff rest facilities etc Link - see pages 79-90 There is also a section on bus safety changes (pages 90-99)
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Post by rugbyref on Mar 19, 2021 20:14:48 GMT
My son is interested in a driving job, but is divorcing and has his child alternate weekends. Can anyone let me know whether companies operate child friendly shifts or might accommodate predictable unavailability such as this? He has worked shifts in a previous job, so odd hours are not a problem, but he would need to have those alternate weekends free. Thanks.
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Post by capitalomnibus on Mar 20, 2021 12:29:52 GMT
My son is interested in a driving job, but is divorcing and has his child alternate weekends. Can anyone let me know whether companies operate child friendly shifts or might accommodate predictable unavailability such as this? He has worked shifts in a previous job, so odd hours are not a problem, but he would need to have those alternate weekends free. Thanks. Some companies may allow Monday-Friday working, or allow rest day exchanges for this reason. Bus drivers on a normal rota would not work every weekend. It may be two weekends off in a row, then 2-3 weeks of working weekends.
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Post by Paul on Mar 20, 2021 13:19:27 GMT
My son is interested in a driving job, but is divorcing and has his child alternate weekends. Can anyone let me know whether companies operate child friendly shifts or might accommodate predictable unavailability such as this? He has worked shifts in a previous job, so odd hours are not a problem, but he would need to have those alternate weekends free. Thanks. Pretty much every company will have experience with drivers requiring certain regular rest days. I know of two drivers that require a certain day of the week off every week for childcare purposes. The company are generally happy to accommodate this provided there is flexibility on the days that can be worked. I’d advise your son to be honest and upfront with the company at the interview stage rather than spring it on them at a later date. Companies often value drivers who can be flexible and can reward them with shift patterns that suit. If your son is willing to put himself out with odd shift patterns then I would think any company would be happy to accommodate him And as has been mentioned; there are plenty of drivers at every company that are willing to swap shifts or swap rest days. Your son could also request to remain on the spare board for the most flexibility, provided he doesn’t mind not knowing his shifts a long time in advance
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