Bus Driver in MCR

Bus Driver in Greater Manchester. All views are my own, and do not necessarily represent the views of my employer.

[Bus Driver in MCR @BusDriiver]

@bluebell_1982 @FirstManchester I totally agree. All those people are under paid. But it’s up to them to stand up and fight for their worth. If we all just roll over and accept what is thrown at us, then we’re in big trouble.

Don’t attack the workers. Attack the fat cats!

[Bus Driver in MCR @BusDriiver]

@JayKenn51071322 @michaelredpath2 @KyleeMumof4 @FirstManchester Again, you’re blaming the drivers, rather than the shambles of a company they work for!

[Bus Driver in MCR @BusDriiver]

@michaelredpath2 @KyleeMumof4 @FirstManchester You think the union works for the company? 🤣

The union works for the drivers. They voted overwhelmingly to strike, due to the derisory pay offer from First Manchester!

This isn’t the fault of the drivers OR the union. It’s the fault of First Manchester. End of story.

[Bus Driver in MCR @BusDriiver]

@bluebell_1982 @FirstManchester “Greed”?? Are you serious? Bus drivers are highly trained professionals. First Manchester drivers haven’t had a pay rise in almost 3 years. They’re paid LESS than Stagecoach & Go North West.

Don’t blame the drivers. Blame First Manchester!

[Bus Driver in MCR @BusDriiver]

@KathrynHarrop90 @FirstManchester I bet you’re fun at parties!

[Bus Driver in MCR @BusDriiver]

@JayKenn51071322 @FirstManchester What a snivelling like snake you really are!! Why would you report the driver for being ill??

[Bus Driver in MCR @BusDriiver]

@StuHamm @plested_daniel @FirstManchester Therefore your previous point is moot! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[Bus Driver in MCR @BusDriiver]

@StuHamm @plested_daniel @FirstManchester Your start time at work is not an ‘estimated’ start time though, is it?

Whereas the time the bus is due at Sale Lane bus stop IS an estimated time. You’re advised to be at the stop at least 5 mins before the bus is due.

Not excuses, just facts.

[Bus Driver in MCR @BusDriiver]

@Paul_D_Wheatley @OfficialTfGM @FirstManchester Yeah, no one gets the bus to work/school these days - you absolute tool!

[Bus Driver in MCR @BusDriiver]

@ChrisBilly55 @OfficialTfGM @ManCityCouncil @FirstManchester Because he’s on the bus too, you dope! How do you think he gets on and off? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[Bus Driver in MCR @BusDriiver]

@PlastowTracy @FirstManchester It’s late because of the horrendous roadworks outside the hospital. There’s very little First can do about that.

[Bus Driver in MCR @BusDriiver]

@Blondeiful @FirstManchester Where people sit is irrelevant - it’s about the number of people on the bus.... which was obviously at capacity.

[Bus Driver in MCR @BusDriiver]

@Brettboy79 @FirstManchester Not making any excuses, it’s just basic facts. We don’t carry cleaners around with us all day. Fault lies with the disgusting idiot who left it on the bus. Simple as that.

[Bus Driver in MCR @BusDriiver]

@CaitlinMcClare @FirstManchester Did you try to buy it using contactless?

Due to a significant increase in fraudulent transactions, the purchase of any bus weeklys is currently cash only.

[Bus Driver in MCR @BusDriiver]

@Carolin10674202 @FirstManchester Don’t worry, the 84 service isn’t being withdrawn. It simply won’t be servicing Manchester Piccadilly. 👍🏻

[Bus Driver in MCR @BusDriiver]

@JordanHajian @FirstManchester If you can’t be bothered to obtain an exemption card, but then complain when a driver asks you to produce one, then - quite frankly, you’re an idiot!

[Bus Driver in MCR @BusDriiver]

@jack123dobbo @FirstManchester Hi Jack. The services are not being removed. They’re simply not serving Piccadilly. Presumably they’ll terminate somewhere else in or near the city centre.

[Bus Driver in MCR @BusDriiver]

@Emloveswhat @FirstManchester Ignore @FirstManchester! 🤦🏻‍♂️

King Street is NOT closed. The 409 heading to Ashton is not serving Oldham Bus Station, and is instead stopping at King Street (which is open)

[Bus Driver in MCR @BusDriiver]

@EdgeAnthony @FirstManchester You’ve have to ask @OfficialTfGM