I do remember when it was called center com and they used to say south bound or north bound for diversions...did my head in as my sense of direction wasn't good...😅
I worked in the controlroom for one of Stagecoaches operations for a few years, it was just as crazy for us listening to the drivers. I had one who called for a mechanic for a problem with his bus but wouldn't wait for the mechanic, who chased him halfway across the city. "The mechanic thinks the problem might be overheating fuses, can you stand outside the bus holding the fuse cover open until the mechanic arrives please". One driver called for a changeover at the local mall, when I asked which side of the road she wanted it on she said "on the left". Sigh. "Your left or mine ?" One guy wanted a mechanic but didn't answer me SIX TIMES when I asked where he was. Riiiiight. "I'm sitting in an air conditioned office with a fridge full of cold drinks and a bathroom outside, I can keep this up longer than you. What's your location ?" - the hot fuses was one of my favourites, but that's the one I'm most remembered for.
Hello again my man i know that Ibus controllers can drive drivers nuts mate last September til october every friday in work placement i was in the performance department/control room with a good team n spoke to drivers via phone reminding them to regulate and run out of service to somewhere to catch up with their timetable. I remember back in january the number 9 driver told me Ibus gets on his nerves n too much 4 him he had to stop at Piccadilly Circus curtailing not goig aldwych because maybe traffic. I get ibus can drivers nuts my man but sometimes its needed to make sure buses r running the right way n at right schedule as well to improve passenger stability and demand as well it isnt easy i understand that ibus can stress you n other drivers out but sometimes its needed. Sorry 2 hear it stresses you out it can sometimes give annoying mixed messaging as well but yes unfortunately it is needed to keep our buses safe n going but apart from that its all good you always deliver my man of course the 54 that goes Woolwich and Elmers End going Greenwich Park, Charlton, Blackheath and Lewisham as well as Catford Beckenham Hill to Elmers end i would liek to use that route more my man especially around lewisham greenwich park blackheath and charlton area to woolwich but good 2 c your videos as always i saw you driving 136 last week thursday 27th june your doing very well i managed to chat to 2 136 drivers on Wednesday 26th june one woman said it takes 1 hour and a half because of traffic thats why sometimes 136 is always late n doesnt turn up on time because drivers sometimes need enough time to stretch n have their break/relief n i rode on her on the 136 on a very nice hot sunny day it was nice ❤️ have a good weekend my man xxx Stephen
Hi Stephen I think I have confused you a bit, I’m all for what ibus is doing to help us to run a great service. The term crack me up is a bit a street slang to mean controllers at times say things that make me laugh so much, that it’s uncontrollable laughter. The term is not literal it’s just mean inside of me while I’m driving I feel like bursting out laughing. When I spoke about the regulating and Lewis Hamilton, I edited out all what I said. I’m one of those drivers who follows everything Ibus tells me..But I did say some drivers don’t . I took that out, because some drivers don’t speak to me already cos they thing I’m like a company man lol..
@thatbusdriverguy4182 Hi my friend its OK I texted whilst video was on so It was my fault that I didn't get information correct on the video but managed to add in my views and what Ibus does, I'm sorry to hear that some drivers that don't get on with you it's same at my depot a 68 driver said to me he doesn't get on with a particular driver so it's quite normal mate of course Ibus gets drivers mad because of mixed messaging but of course your in what ibus says that is 👍 me 2 but sometimes there should be other ways to communicate with ibus and drivers on ways to improve service levels but of course your comments I appreciate it ad always because we know about how we want our buses to look on the roads n wow the laughs yes 😊 defo in for it as well well another busy time for our buses indeed always good 2 hear from you again as always x stay safe on the roads my friend x all the TL team as well ❤️ Stephen
Network management control centre is for all the operators they update us with emergency diversions, lost people and a lot more. Then you havd controllers for each operator.
I do remember when it was called center com and they used to say south bound or north bound for diversions...did my head in as my sense of direction wasn't good...😅
I remember the Controller who spoke about LUs "Train Set" - quite a few of his messages had a bit of humour attached and certainly made me chuckle.
I had to repost had to reedit some bits,, hope you all enjoy
I worked in the controlroom for one of Stagecoaches operations for a few years, it was just as crazy for us listening to the drivers. I had one who called for a mechanic for a problem with his bus but wouldn't wait for the mechanic, who chased him halfway across the city. "The mechanic thinks the problem might be overheating fuses, can you stand outside the bus holding the fuse cover open until the mechanic arrives please". One driver called for a changeover at the local mall, when I asked which side of the road she wanted it on she said "on the left". Sigh. "Your left or mine ?" One guy wanted a mechanic but didn't answer me SIX TIMES when I asked where he was. Riiiiight. "I'm sitting in an air conditioned office with a fridge full of cold drinks and a bathroom outside, I can keep this up longer than you. What's your location ?" - the hot fuses was one of my favourites, but that's the one I'm most remembered for.
Yeah I could imagine the stories you have, lol
We had the same in Manchester we had two way Comunation on our buses
I use London as a title cos it appeals to wider audience abroad, but I know radio controller of all types in a lot of bus company
One of those jobs where it would be ideal if the controller had experience of driving buses in service, relatively recently for preference.
Most local controllers are ex bus drivers, Network Management Control centre controllers may have different backgrounds
Thank you for being such a kind person and stopping to say hi to me today ❤️🚍
It Was Very Bad At BEXLEY BUS in 1988 ! ( All old Buses ) Overheating !😊
Hello again my man i know that Ibus controllers can drive drivers nuts mate last September til october every friday in work placement i was in the performance department/control room with a good team n spoke to drivers via phone reminding them to regulate and run out of service to somewhere to catch up with their timetable. I remember back in january the number 9 driver told me Ibus gets on his nerves n too much 4 him he had to stop at Piccadilly Circus curtailing not goig aldwych because maybe traffic. I get ibus can drivers nuts my man but sometimes its needed to make sure buses r running the right way n at right schedule as well to improve passenger stability and demand as well it isnt easy i understand that ibus can stress you n other drivers out but sometimes its needed. Sorry 2 hear it stresses you out it can sometimes give annoying mixed messaging as well but yes unfortunately it is needed to keep our buses safe n going but apart from that its all good you always deliver my man of course the 54 that goes Woolwich and Elmers End going Greenwich Park, Charlton, Blackheath and Lewisham as well as Catford Beckenham Hill to Elmers end i would liek to use that route more my man especially around lewisham greenwich park blackheath and charlton area to woolwich but good 2 c your videos as always i saw you driving 136 last week thursday 27th june your doing very well i managed to chat to 2 136 drivers on Wednesday 26th june one woman said it takes 1 hour and a half because of traffic thats why sometimes 136 is always late n doesnt turn up on time because drivers sometimes need enough time to stretch n have their break/relief n i rode on her on the 136 on a very nice hot sunny day it was nice ❤️ have a good weekend my man xxx
Stephen
Hi Stephen I think I have confused you a bit, I’m all for what ibus is doing to help us to run a great service. The term crack me up is a bit a street slang to mean controllers at times say things that make me laugh so much, that it’s uncontrollable laughter. The term is not literal it’s just mean inside of me while I’m driving I feel like bursting out laughing. When I spoke about the regulating and Lewis Hamilton, I edited out all what I said. I’m one of those drivers who follows everything Ibus tells me..But I did say some drivers don’t . I took that out, because some drivers don’t speak to me already cos they thing I’m like a company man lol..
@thatbusdriverguy4182
Hi my friend its OK I texted whilst video was on so It was my fault that I didn't get information correct on the video but managed to add in my views and what Ibus does, I'm sorry to hear that some drivers that don't get on with you it's same at my depot a 68 driver said to me he doesn't get on with a particular driver so it's quite normal mate of course Ibus gets drivers mad because of mixed messaging but of course your in what ibus says that is 👍 me 2 but sometimes there should be other ways to communicate with ibus and drivers on ways to improve service levels but of course your comments I appreciate it ad always because we know about how we want our buses to look on the roads n wow the laughs yes 😊 defo in for it as well well another busy time for our buses indeed always good 2 hear from you again as always x stay safe on the roads my friend x all the TL team as well ❤️
Stephen
@@stephendawson206Thank make sense now. Have a great day
@thatbusdriverguy4182
You 2 my man all the love x hope 2 c u on the roads soon ❤️ enjoy x
Stephen
Is the control center all one for all the companies ie stagecoach and metroline.
Network management control centre is for all the operators they update us with emergency diversions, lost people and a lot more. Then you havd controllers for each operator.
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