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    First Greater Glasgow

    I think the Olympia livery had the right idea with the First emblem in isolation - no text. “From First Bus” works best in the context of Bee Network or another local master brand. “Electric” is a bit too generic.
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    First Greater Glasgow

    Plus it seems you will no longer be able to purchase the family ticket on the bus.
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    Assault screens on buses

    Is it more expensive to spec adjustable door screens? To my mind it’s the ideal middle ground - give those who want them down the choice.
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    Assault screens on buses

    It's funny you say that because I've been on subsidised services put out to smaller operators at night who have buses where you can see the foot pedals (no door or screen) yet during daytime hours the big operators run the equivalent commercial service with a full screen.
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    Assault screens on buses

    Interested to know what everyone's thoughts are on assault screens? https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeUeNXup/ In the TikTok video above, Aaron Beaconsfield suggests being boxed in contributes to incidents. A lot of operators have adjustable screens but then you see some drivers who have it closed tight...
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    First Greater Glasgow

    Aberdeen 67086 seen coming off at Polmadie this morning; presumably heading to Caledonia
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    First Greater Glasgow

    A bus has hit the low bridge at Cook Street at Bridge Street. Blue light services are in attendance now. The roof has come off completely. (Photo of scene attached below)
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    Great Railway Journeys Michael Palin.

    Thanks, great to have it all in once place!
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    First Greater Glasgow

    Are they phasing out the old uniform for the purple polo shirts or are they just another option for drivers if they want something less formal?
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    First Greater Glasgow

    What happened to the depot run services - the 300 numbers that would run first thing in the morning and last at night. I notice now that most buses leaving the depot are not in service.
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    First Greater Glasgow

    Thanks everyone. It's a part time contract - working weekends (fits around my circumstances) so hoping I'll have a bit of variety with the shifts, covering whoever is off I'm guessing. I'm guessing the staff bus is only if you are working really late or really early? I don't mind working long...
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    First Greater Glasgow

    Thanks, that’s really useful! So if you clock on at Caledonia to take a bus out on an early but finish at Buchanan Street, is travelling time back to the depot included? Or are you off the clock the minute you leave the bus and travel back to get your car in your own time?
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    First Greater Glasgow

    Hi folks, I’ve been offered a trainee position at Caledonia. Haven’t had my contract through yet but excited to start training! I‘ve been told I’ll be working the routes out of Buchanan Street. How does that work, do you clock-on at Buchanan St or Caledonia? If your shift doesn’t start and end...
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    First Greater Glasgow

    Any insiders know how flexible First are? What are the minimum hours?
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    Jobs and Careers in the Bus & Coach Industry

    I see First have job ads out for trainee part time drivers. It mentions "flexible working options" with 4-6 working day weeks. Does anyone know what that looks like in real terms?
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    “Reserved” or “Reserved From” Virgin Pendolino

    Im curious... I got on a Virgin West Coast from Glasgow Central, going to London Euston. Some seats showed “reserved” while others had “reserved from Glasgow Central”. Given that the train started at Glasgow Central, why are seats labelled differently? My understanding is that the from...
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    Virgin On Board CSAs Glasgow

    Hi all, On the southbound west coast mainline, how far do the onboard staff work - do they still change at Preston? Cheers, Gary
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    Hi Simon, I was reading up on the position of On Board manager when I came across your post...

    Hi Simon, I was reading up on the position of On Board manager when I came across your post about the recruitment day for Virgin. I have applied for the position in Glasgow and just completed a video interview. Do you have any advice about the recruitment day.. what to expect etc...
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    Virgin: Train Manager v Onboard Manager

    Goes to show you need to look beyond a name! So for Virgin, is the on board manager on the train? i.e. every train crew has an onboard manager and train manager. Or are they based at the depot managing multiple crews of train managers?
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    Virgin: Train Manager v Onboard Manager

    What is the difference between an 'onboard manager' and a 'train manager'? The job description for onboard manager makes little mention of being... onboard the train. Whereas the 'train manager' job description goes into detail about preparing the train. I have also read that the train...

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