"foxy 1" wrote in message
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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

It depends, sometimes if the previous driver is a midget then it takes
longer for me to squeeze into the seat and adjust everything, seat, mirrors,
clear out rubbish from the cab, hang up coat, 'login' etc. Ideally the bus
has arrived a couple of minutes early so I have a two minute window.
However if the next driver turns up 'on time' then that two minute delay can
be frustrating to the passengers I suppose.

Gaz