i mean its possible other depots that haven't yet got to this point have a need for trainee's also. They can very much still be planning courses trying to complete a talent pool. If they're now sending out emails for dmi's. Just because people stuck at home or are not moving in certain depots it does not mean they are not planning ahead with other depots, they might be limited with what they can do at the moment but it shouldn't stop the business planning ahead.
What is happening at for example Reading has no outcome on the need for drivers 150 miles away at another depot. They might be limited as you and many others say with what they can do and under what safety conditions but they can still plan ahead. The governments around the world are optimistic of a vaccine next spring so its perfectly feasible for business to be planning for next spring/summer.
ps Reading was an example. i have no idea what is happening
just pointing out the needs of different depots can be greater and change especially over the last 8 months, just because trainees are sat waiting in Reading doesn't mean they can not plan ahead in Par. Yes i understand covid slows everything down and to some degree stops it but they can still plan ahead. Otherwise when things open back up you leave yourself short.
So be optimistic newbies