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Why does it take so long for bus drivers to swap over and why is it
done half way through a route?


It makes sense to change drivers partway through a route as it is more than
likely closer to the depot than either ends of the route.
In practise this shouldn't take too long, as the driver is approaching the
stop where the changeover takes place he can sign-off his module and print
off a waybill, then as the bus stops just grab his cash bag and leave the
bus, the new driver gets in, signs on his module and drives off.

I have seen this take just over 2 minutes, although no doubt can be done
much quicker.

Some drivers take longer because they like to have a chit chat as they
probably havent seen each other for days.

anyway just my 2p's worth.

Paul
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