Bus Accidents/Incidents.

[Dom]

I've seen lots of drivers use it for the reason it was installed for.

You may of but I haven't.

The main use of the bandit alarm seems to be to get the inspectors attention.

[P419 EJW]

Love how he can't find the door open button 😂

Had me stumped when I first had a scanny

@BU07 LGO Haha I know right lol? 😂 All of that because he got embarrassed in front of the passengers... 🙄 Isn't the open door button located on the left at the top of the doors?

[BU07 LGO]

@BU07 LGO Haha I know right lol? 😂 All of that because he got embarrassed in front of the passengers... 🙄 Isn't the open door button located on the left at the top of the doors?

Yeah I think so I know it's not the usual spot lol

[Liberator9]

And people wonder why drivers numbers are dropping so quickly.

Yeah exactly - looking through some of the comments you can see a few current or ex drivers commenting to the same extent, also reflecting on the lack of management support. From a third party viewpoint I've seen and heard several drivers echoeing the latter now; it would be nice to see that rectified as clearly an issue for some. The abuse some drivers get is appalling at times. A row of incidents like that and it'd do your head in really. And people start asking why all the drivers aren't always friendly, smiling etc. It's because they have to put up with morons like this at times. Could explain the reasoning why when I go to other areas the drivers seem far happier and more inclined to speak, because the usual clientele are so much more respectful.

One idea would be what TfL do now with the Underground; having emergency response units who can be called out to deal with incidents such as this. May give drivers more reassurance that there is help actually on the way, and may act as a deterrent, and catch those responsible for this.

I've been on a couple of times when the bandit alarm has been activated - does usually work in getting them off. However fortunately I've not had an incident this bad. The alarm is a useful device, and it is a good alternative to the horn when you flick it on and off briefly. Quite amusing when a couple of drivers use it on the 6 to greet each other!

[Ronnoc]

Look at that knob trying to break off parts of a bus.

[MW]

I bet none of you have ever heard an MMC have it's bandit alarm on?

Why? Because no sod knows how to switch the damn thing off.

Anyway, yeah that's happened to me before. I thought the guy was gonna break the assault screen when I was on the other side, so I just started driving and slamming the breaks, until the guy hit his head off the pole thing. Said guy had bent down to aim towards me and spit. He did spit and it went on my trousers, which is why I made his head smack of the pole. And then he got off at the next stop.

[ARBB]

I bet none of you have ever heard an MMC have it's bandit alarm on?

Why? Because no sod knows how to switch the damn thing off.

Anyway, yeah that's happened to me before. I thought the guy was gonna break the assault screen when I was on the other side, so I just started driving and slamming the breaks, until the guy hit his head off the pole thing. Said guy had bent down to aim towards me and spit. He did spit and it went on my trousers, which is why I made his head smack of the pole. And then he got off at the next stop.

I've heard one....... I know how to turn it off too  8)

[Michael Bevan]

I bet none of you have ever heard an MMC have it's bandit alarm on?

Why? Because no sod knows how to switch the damn thing off.

Anyway, yeah that's happened to me before. I thought the guy was gonna break the assault screen when I was on the other side, so I just started driving and slamming the breaks, until the guy hit his head off the pole thing. Said guy had bent down to aim towards me and spit. He did spit and it went on my trousers, which is why I made his head smack of the pole. And then he got off at the next stop.

Should have seen it at the Pensnett Open Day! I remember people panicking when it didn't turn off! Hilarious to watch!

[John]

@BU07 LGO Haha I know right lol? 😂 All of that because he got embarrassed in front of the passengers... 🙄 Isn't the open door button located on the left at the top of the doors?

Yes it is. It dosen't actually open the doors, it lets all of the air out of the doors and you have to pull them apart

[Tony]

Yes it is. It dosen't actually open the doors, it lets all of the air out of the doors and you have to pull them apart

And you have to be quite tall to actually reach it!

[lauren1993]

4595 has lost its right side mirror.

[ARBB]

One from Saudi Arabia http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/sacked-workers-saudi-arabia-set-fire-buses-over-unpaid-salaries-372554115

[CL]

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/shocking-crash-birmingham-leaves-several-11270039#ICID=FB-Birm-main

Looks quite serious. Not a bus collision, although, I'd expect the 16/74/75 would've been affected by this.

[ARBB]

10 vehicle incident involving buses http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/massive-bus-crash-sutton-coldfield-11292797

[Will]

10 vehicle incident involving buses http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/massive-bus-crash-sutton-coldfield-11292797

Damn! You beat me to it 😝😝