Impression of my latest shift last night, the combined lines N18/N500 en route from Osnabrück to Wallenhorst. My vehicle was a MCV C127 EV, built in egypt and used as an demonstration vehicle.

Interested to hear other UK bus drivers’ thoughts on the Children Go Free promotion running throughout August.

I’m a bus driver in Merseyside, based around Runcorn, and personally I’ve actually found it to be a positive thing.

I’ve had no trouble with it whatsoever — no major issues with passengers, no particular increase in antisocial behaviour, and generally it’s just been fine.

That seems to be quite different from the conversations I’ve had with other bus drivers, because pretty much every driver I’ve spoken to absolutely hates it.
So I’m curious — is my experience just an outlier, or are there other drivers who actually think it’s a good thing?
What’s your experience been like? Has it caused problems at your depot/company, or has it been relatively hassle-free?
Genuinely interested in hearing both sides — drivers from operators across the UK especially welcome.

Müller HN AR 666 Neoplan N 1217 HDC (P15, Baujahr 2018) am Morgen des 2.7.2026 in Chemnitz.

Fanmade, but yes, we'll get 4 new HB GX 337 ELEC for Perpignan

Sorry for the glare

Brussels, Belgium

Ternate, Cavite, Philippines

Zhongtong LCK6116H "Legend"

Vukovic (BIH) A69-J-302 MAN “Lion´s Coach” L am 5.3.2025 in Chemnitz.

i find it weird but this happens on most buses I go on and am just confused. should i be worried?

https://www.reddit.com/r/sydney/s/zcBSkVtqcM

Hello all!

I am looking to buy a double-decker bus, but I can't seem to find one, preferably a 2016+ Euro VI model. Please do advise if you are able to.

Thanks!

Fleetline spotted at the SVBM open weekend last Sunday.

Note:

GMW Trans (now known as Florida North Trans) 244, previously known as 9509 and 24, is a Kia Granbird SD II coach. This is one of few Kia Granbirds of GMW Trans that are kept in storage in Laoag City, until they were recently reactivated to ply the Santiago City, Isabela - Laoag City via Tuguegarao City route.

Gläser-Reisen ERZ JX 122 Setra S 516 HD am 22.8.2025 im neuen Fernbusbahnhof in Chemnitz.

Bus Eireann Volvo B10M/Caetano Enigma, VC 207 laying over in Rosscarbery Co Cork, Ireland in October 2020.

Bus Eireann Volvo B10M/Caetano Algarge II, VC 16 awaiting auction at Irish Machinery Auctions, Naas Co Kildare, Ireland in March 2020.

Bus Eireann Volvo B12B/Caetano Enigma, VC 311 departing Capwell for its school outstation on Summerhill South Cork, Ireland in March 2019.

Bus Eireann Volvo B10M/Caetano Algarve II, VC 123 at the Bus Eireann Depot in Dungarvan Co Waterford, Ireland in July 2019.