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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2012 18:45:22 GMT 1
I'm use to taking photos from outside of bus company depots but I was wondering if anyone knows of any bus companys that will allow you on their premises assuming you ask and your wearing a High-Viz , to take some pictures of the buses?
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Post by clifton on Mar 7, 2012 19:36:49 GMT 1
Seems to be difficult getting round depots these days due to all the H&S issues, insurance etc. At one time you could get round most depots. I guess it's pot luck now. If you pick a quiet time (Not a lot of vehicle movements) and drop lucky with who is on duty you can get round some depots. As you note a hi vis vest is a must these days. The smaller independants are more amicable, I've found it difficult to get round Arriva depots, easier with First. Also some will take you round but are not always happy for you to take pictures. I guess it's because they don't want any evidence that they have let you in!
Some companies will let you round if you write to them and pre arrange a day / time to visit.
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Post by Father Dougal McGuire on Mar 7, 2012 20:02:45 GMT 1
If you turn up to Volvo Crossroads most times if you ask politely they will let you in that's if you aren't going to anything stupid e.g. start a fire. Only if you would like to go in Crossroads some time and have a look at the vehicles in there.
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Post by Matty on Mar 7, 2012 20:08:21 GMT 1
HJC you shouldnt have a problem with
Geldards are ok but I would reccomend you ring them to arrange a time because I have been a couple of times and they wont let me because management are not available.
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Post by Danny on Mar 7, 2012 20:16:10 GMT 1
If you want to get photos at HJC then I would stand outside at about 14:30 till 16:00 as if you go into the depot you can only photo the buses at the front because the are parked close tougher.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2012 16:48:59 GMT 1
Centrebus are fine with most depots. Waterloo seems to be a bit iffy about it i have asked on 3 occasions and they say you need written permission and for it to be on a Sunday, which i guess is less vehicle movements.
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Post by X212HHE on Mar 8, 2012 20:39:52 GMT 1
Centrebus are fine with most depots. Waterloo seems to be a bit iffy about it i have asked on 3 occasions and they say you need written permission and for it to be on a Sunday, which i guess is less vehicle movements. no they said they 'Might' let you in on a Sunday but any other day you need written permission from Centrebus |
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Post by jake31804 on Mar 16, 2012 0:41:38 GMT 1
I think it should be allowed in all depots as long as you're sensible, wear a hi vis & have someone to take you around. Sundays are usually best for any depot as it is quiet. If I want to get some depot shots, its always on Sundays. More buses to photo & pretty dead with staff etc.
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Post by Davidc on Mar 16, 2012 18:01:36 GMT 1
I think it should be allowed in all depots as long as you're sensible, wear a hi vis & have someone to take you around. So all bus companies and operators should now employ a person at every depot just to show bus enthusiasts around. I would think people at bus depots would have better things to do with their time, say running a bus company for example? |
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Post by driver6540 on Mar 21, 2012 22:24:27 GMT 1
Crossroad's Volvo seem to be fine about picture taking when the vehicle is stood or parked away from the main workshop's. However they do not like people taking photo's when the subject vehicle is moving, Nor do they allow any photography in the workshop. They are very rigid on this rule, And will escort people off site found to be breaking it.
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Post by jake31804 on Mar 24, 2012 22:44:30 GMT 1
I think it should be allowed in all depots as long as you're sensible, wear a hi vis & have someone to take you around. So all bus companies and operators should now employ a person at every depot just to show bus enthusiasts around. I would think people at bus depots would have better things to do with their time, say running a bus company for example? Not exactly, just someone who isn't too busy all the time. Driver on break for example. |
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Post by kendall17 on Mar 30, 2012 23:10:28 GMT 1
So all bus companies and operators should now employ a person at every depot just to show bus enthusiasts around. I would think people at bus depots would have better things to do with their time, say running a bus company for example? Not exactly, just someone who isn't too busy all the time. Driver on break for example. Its called a break for a reason... |
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Post by Matty on Mar 31, 2012 19:34:10 GMT 1
I am busy on my break, eating, drinking & taking a rest....
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Post by jake31804 on May 26, 2012 2:06:10 GMT 1
Well like I say, anyone who's not too busy.
When I went into Geldard's the other week & asked politely & they gave us a hi-vis & let us around
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2012 15:30:32 GMT 1
Geldards always do.
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Post by lbaspotter on May 28, 2012 17:12:35 GMT 1
York Pullman are very friendly as are Just Travel. Transdev and First are a no-no on the issue.
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Post by jake31804 on Jun 7, 2012 0:17:38 GMT 1
That's nice of Geldard's, Pullman & Just Travel. Maybe because they're small companies, they're not too hard on us.
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Post by lbaspotter on Jun 7, 2012 0:38:42 GMT 1
Glenn Coaches in York are a bit funny tho as are Reliance.
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Post by Jamie on Jun 7, 2012 20:24:08 GMT 1
Glenn Coaches in York are a bit funny tho as are Reliance. Never had problems with either of the operators? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2012 21:20:38 GMT 1
Glenn Coaches in York are a bit funny tho as are Reliance. I have been on the Reliance premises after asking for permission. I've also been to John Smith & Sons and Abbotts of Leeming. These also let me on their premises when I asked. |
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