TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 The exact change thing is actually done to prevent theft. The drivers don't have access to the money box at all, so if their takings are short it's because they're genuinely short and not because the driver needed an extra fiver to buy a packet of fags.But yeah, it is a ballache.So First are more likely to hire robbing bastards than Stagecoach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrr Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 So First are more likely to hire robbing bastards than Stagecoach?I can't really comment on that, but I honestly think that the system's practicalities far outweigh the nuisance. Of course ticket machines at bus stops would be ideal, but not cheap enough for our local bus companies . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeno Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 In Edinburgh with Lothian you can get a prepaid ticket for 20 journeys which can then be used until all the journeys are redeemed. I guess First would also be unwilling to invest in something like that? The card reading infrastructure is already in place there due to the ridacards instead of these old bus passes where you have to get it stamped. But aren't the OAP/disabled card holders using a scanning system for travel anyway? I don't really get on first buses anymore due to living close to town but they really should do that for everyone. It's so much easier to pay direct debit for a bus pass that doesn't need stamped every month and you just insert into the reader on journeys. Easier for drivers too.They have machines that issue tickets at some stops in the centre of Edinburgh but never used them so don't know how good/bad they are.I miss the Edinburgh bus service. It was amazing until the tram works started. Now every time I go home it just gets bloody confusing due to different parts of the city being dug up every time. Don't even get me started on the trams. Biggest fucking waste of money ever and even before the farcical money spent is taken into consideration the inconvenience it has caused everyone is mindblowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 The exact change thing is actually done to prevent theft. The drivers don't have access to the money box at all, so if their takings are short it's because they're genuinely short and not because the driver needed an extra fiver to buy a packet of fags.Doesn't make sense. Using that logic, if McDonalds can give change, so can First.Would it be so all the money is inaccessible, thus preventing the driver from getting robbed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Android Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I'm sure I was once told that the exact change policy isn't in place on all first services in the country just in certain cities. Which makes their reasoning for it even more interesting, whatever it is.When I was back in Aberdeen recently the last bus from town to my mum's place just didn't turn up. I was at the stop 15 mins before it was due and waited until 20 mins after. Ended up sharing a taxi with a girl going in the same direction and you'll never guess what happened next! I had a conversation with the driver about mysterious cities of gold and other classic 80s cartoons while the girl sat by looking rather confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrr Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Doesn't make sense. Using that logic, if McDonalds can give change, so can First.Would it be so all the money is inaccessible, thus preventing the driver from getting robbed?That's part of it, but the main reason is as I described. Driver theft is far more common than a member of the public sticking the bus up. Not trying to be a know-it-all - I'm just speaking as someone with experience working in the finance department of a bus company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 DPD have redeemed themselves entirely! The driver swung past an hour ago and delivered my Miniak.He seemed confused though...Me: Thanks! I thought I was going to the depot tomorrow to get thisDriver: I automatically try again the next dayMe: Yeah but it was this morning that you failed to deliverDriver: But I automatically come back the next dayMe: Yes, it was today that you tried the first delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOX Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 DPD have redeemed themselves entirely! The driver swung past an hour ago and delivered my Miniak.He seemed confused though...Me: Thanks! I thought I was going to the depot tomorrow to get thisDriver: I automatically try again the next dayMe: Yeah but it was this morning that you failed to deliverDriver: But I automatically come back the next dayMe: Yes, it was today that you tried the first delivery.Was he foreign or a robot or something? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfer_Rosa Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 "90s kids" nostalgia pish on facebook. For example:Fucking hell. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOX Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 "90s kids" nostalgia pish on facebook. For example:Fucking hell.OH MY GOD I REMEMBER THAT SQUEEEEEEEEEEEBut yeah, surely everyone knows what those are, unless you're like 12 or younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Yeah, cos nobody born before 1990 has ever seen one. Morons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Android Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I hate that shite too. Loads of 80s versions too which are equally crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 So, what is a "90s kid". Did you have to be born in the 90s, or grow up as a pre-teen/teenager in the 90s?I can't wait for 2016 onwards, when "00s kids" start reminiscing over Playstation 2 and Ben 10. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 "90s kids" nostalgia pish on facebook. For example:Fucking hell.OMG so true tho!?!?!! canot believe we used too hav to wind down the windows would always take ages lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 OMG so true tho!?!?!! canot believe we used too hav to wind down the windows would always take ages lolhaha lol i no i totes remembr that things!xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 OMG WTF LOL member wen yor mum r dad hd 2 lean across yew 2 adjust da miror manewealley?!?!?!!?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Gangam style. What's funny about it? Nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam 45 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 The term 'dirty synths'. Just no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Gangam style. What's funny about it? Nothing.It's a pretty funny dance. And to non-korean listeners the lyrics are gibberish. Everyone loves a funny dance and a bit of gibberish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 The term 'dirty synths'. Just no.grimey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOX Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Gangam style. What's funny about it? Nothing.It's probably the worst song I've heard in years.The term 'dirty synths'. Just no.Hey, what else can you say for sawtooth-y synth noise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Everyone loves a funny dance and a bit of gibberish.No they don't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 No they don't.You obviously don't have a soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 our car still has wind down windows. how is it a 90's thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 How old is your car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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