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There's legalities and company policies. Legally you can, but your company might class it as gross misconduct. Check with union rep and line manager.

As long as the gangway / stairs and emergency exits are clear when it's stowed, crack on

Theres company / legal standards and then there's the standards of the person in the garage who decides if the bus is fit for service, and the pressure on the engineering department at 'run out'. Cold buses usually put on school runs Electric faults as described by OP probably put on schools...

Not wanting to be pessimistic but I assume their priority would be to retain the tenders in Halifax and Huddersfield which, as mentioned, is 90% of their work and makes the depots viable. If they retain them that security may give them the confidence to explore new commercial routes. As...

A big chunk of Kirklees tenders are up October 2022. That could decide the direction and future of Waterloo depot.

First tried this when they got a bit brave an X8 peak expresses to Leeds and X80 expresses to White Rose in the off peak. Think it was around the time they took on Transdev with the X64 York - Leeds service which they withdrew from but has made some really positive improvements on that...

Arriva Dewsbury to Arriva Heckmondwike is 3.1 miles

The other branding in Hudds is the HD Connect for the 370/1/2. However Zest, Holmfirth connect and Red arrows are losing branding for the default livery. At least there is some sort of repaint programme despite how ad hoc it seems. What I feel First WY really suffers from is retrim programme...

You need to be showing symptoms or members of household need to show symptoms for a test. Quote from gov website: Check if you can have a coronavirus test You can only apply for this test if you’re an essential worker who is self-isolating (not able to leave home) because: you have...

First West Yorkshire Huddersfield depot have 30943 Y798 XNW still seeing regular service work

You can now get 3x value on red spotted hanky via Tesco club card which is pretty good despite booking fees

There's a Bus 18 initiative in West Yorkshire which standardise's refunds for the big 3 operators: Free Journey Guarantee Any passengers who are not happy with their bus journey can claim a free travel voucher from either; First, Arriva or Transdev. Simply contact the appropriate operator...

I have a 20% virgin trains code to be used with 3 days if anyone is interested. For use between 31st Jan and 29th March inclusive.

In West Yorks you get free official bus travel through mutual agreement on First/Transdev and Stagecoach within the West Yorks boundary - Transdev can be sticklers for this. I haven't had a problem with TJ walsh/Yorkshire Tiger but that's unofficial. Also Tyne and Wear metro is free, from...