And I’m here to help you.
And I’m wearing a EU authorized vest.
EU forces bus company to dump passengers every half hour
Passengers are having to change bus partway through their journeys to comply with an EU directive.
The legislation stops drivers clocking up more than 31 miles behind the wheel without a rest.
If a journey is any longer, the driver must pull over and wait for a replacement.
To comply with the directive, some operators are dividing routes into two or even three sections.
Drivers are allowed to undertake journeys of more than 31 miles – provided they get two straight days off.
Small companies are unable to guarantee this as easily as long-distance coach firms and are thus forced to divide trips as a result.
Mark Howarth, who owns Western Greyhound in Newquay, Cornwall, says six of his routes have been changed to accommodate the Brussels directive.
He added: “All the success we’ve had in promoting the rural transport network and getting people back on buses – something the Government wants – is being totally undermined.
“These rules might be fine in an urban environment but they’re seriously flawed and unworkable here. It is not a safety issue.
“By allowing these rules to be implemented they’re putting the final nail in the coffin of many smaller firms.”
And that is exactly what they want, Mr. Howarth. They want the EU.GOV to administer and employ the drivers, an employer who will mysteriously then not have to abide by these inane rules.
Thanks for playing: “Welcome to Nannystatism!”