Smoking on buses

[Trident 4194]

What can bus drivers do about people smoking on buses?

[andrew1991]

Tell them to stop, tell them to get off, do nothing.

Or the fun one, throw a bucket of water on them (management wouldn't be a fan of that though)

[Tony]

Tell them to stop, tell them to get off, do nothing.

Or the fun one, throw a bucket of water on them (management wouldn't be a fan of that though)

None of those 4 are correct. The first two, because drivers are not supposed to leacve the cab to challenge people, and smoking 'normally' happens on the top deck of a double deckers

[andrew1991]

Tell them to stop, tell them to get off, do nothing.

Or the fun one, throw a bucket of water on them (management wouldn't be a fan of that though)

None of those 4 are correct. The first two, because drivers are not supposed to leacve the cab to challenge people, and smoking 'normally' happens on the top deck of a double deckers

I know they're not supposed to get out of the cab but they sometimes do.

Isn't there a screen on the wayfarer for reporting anti social behaviour ?

[domino.99]

Tell them to stop, tell them to get off, do nothing.

Or the fun one, throw a bucket of water on them (management wouldn't be a fan of that though)

None of those 4 are correct. The first two, because drivers are not supposed to leacve the cab to challenge people, and smoking 'normally' happens on the top deck of a double deckers

I know they're not supposed to get out of the cab but they sometimes do.

Isn't there a screen on the wayfarer for reporting anti social behaviour ?

Yeah there is not sure what happens if pressed.

[Bob]

What year did NX or WMT/Wumpty ban smoking on buses, didnt it use to be upstairs only or at the back of single deckers when it was allowed?

[YWDriver]

Button on the wayfarer to report the smoking which is then collected to look for any particular hotspots. Apart from that, there is not much we can do unfortunately.

[Gareth]

What year did NX or WMT/Wumpty ban smoking on buses, didnt it use to be upstairs only or at the back of single deckers when it was allowed?

I think it was 1991.

[lynx1103]

What year did NX or WMT/Wumpty ban smoking on buses, didnt it use to be upstairs only or at the back of single deckers when it was allowed?

I think it was 1991.

Remember being 1991 as new scania n113 bei g delivered to Birmingham Central
And 3201 painted allover advert for West Midlands Travel healthier way to travel.

[Jay]

What about vaping?

[YWDriver]

What about vaping?

Officially it is also not allowed but it is obviously a lot harder to report unless you actually see someone doing it.

[4006]

Button on the wayfarer to report the smoking which is then collected to look for any particular hotspots. Apart from that, there is not much we can do unfortunately.

Incorrect..You can do something about it. It can be reported to safer travel by text, they gather information and theoretically then target specific areas. In order for something to be done people need to complain and report it (drivers and passengers), problem is most 'can't be bothered' Pressing buttons on the wayfarer does absolutely nothing! its unacceptable in this day and age that passengers have to put up with other peoples smoking especially children and the elderly and as for the 'that's how it is attitude' don't start me.... >:( >:( >:(

[Mike K]

This may be oversimplifying it but could smoke alarms not be fitted towards the back of the upper saloons? Could send an automatic alert if triggered and if clearly signed would surely act as a deterrent.

[Matt.N0056]

What annoys me is when people get on the bus for all of 5/10 minutes and smoke on the bus. Why not wait till your off?!

[Trident 4194]

It's even worse when it's drugs. I avoid the top deck now because of the 'chavs' that decide it is perfectly ok.