Bus RLJ... and a classic reason

[Sh4rkyBloke]

Riding in with Tharg this morning, doing a reasonable speed towards Chorlton from Stretford when a bus decides to overtake us.... and blatantly run a red light. No shocks there.

We caught up with him in the centre of Chorlton and I decided to have a word to ask why he didn't stop..... I was a trifle bemused at his answer, it has to be said!

The roads are getting worse, and the drivers seem to be joining in too!

EDIT - after vid was pulled I altered it slightly and reuploaded it. New vid is here.

 

[jnb]

You might want to contact them and point to that video

http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/contact-arriva/

They probably won't do anything but if you don't contact them they'll definitely do nothing.

 

[Sh4rkyBloke]

I've used the form provided and reported it, along with a link. As you say, probably won't do anything... p*ss poor driving though.

 

[wafflycat]

If I may... this is the kind of video I like to see. Great views of the cyclist in front. And when the cyclist is a bloke, there's a certain delight to the view.

Thank you. That'll be all so as you were.

 

[Tharg2007]

If I may... this is the kind of video I like to see. Great views of the cyclist in front. And when the cyclist is a bloke, there's a certain delight to the view.

Thank you. That'll be all so as you were.

You like my ass?
I feel used and dirty now. You know that kind of talk is degrading to men

 

[wafflycat]

There's nothing finer than a fit bloke's arse in Lycra. It's why I enjoy cycling behind Mr Wafflycat. And watching the Tour de France

 

[Sh4rkyBloke]

There's nothing finer than a fit bloke's arse in Lycra. It's why I enjoy cycling behind Mr Wafflycat. And watching the Tour de France

And that was nothing like a fit bloke's arse in lycra. I thank you.

 

[Tharg2007]

And that was nothing like a fit bloke's arse in lycra. I thank you.

haha true, she must be wearing rose tinted spectacles

 

[Soltydog]

Well done on catching the 'muppet'
Wonder if the police would be interested if his company aren't

It's my pet hate is buses jumping red lights, they are not only putting themselves at risk, but other road users & fare paying passengers. I'd love to see more cameras at traffic lights instead of speed cameras

 

[PrettyboyTim]

I just tried to view the video but it has been removed for a 'terms of use violation'...

 

[Speicher]

And that was nothing like a fit bloke's arse in lycra. I thank you.

Would you like to check the link in your OP, so that I can give an opinion on fit blokes. Your link takes me to someone's party.

 

[Sh4rkyBloke]

Interesting... I've been away for a week and have returned to find that the video has been removed with a link saying Rejected (content inappropriate), along with a message via YouTube from the driver concerned. I paste its contents here, presumably I am not contravening any laws by doing this:

"i'm the driver in question sh4rkybloke. I suggest you look into the law about cctv and camera footage pal. like the controlled viewing laws and data protection act. i suggest you take this off youtube before you get a summons to court on your door mat."

Seems all rather threatening to me... anyone have any views/ideas about the legality of the video. AFAIK it is totally legitimate and not in contravention to any data protection (there's no address details or names used etc.) and I am perfectly within my rights to film on the streets.

Thoughts?

Also, as an aside, I got no message from YouTube despite it saying in their T&C about them emailing me giving me a chance to alter the video if anyone complains and they feel that an argument is valid.

 

[addictfreak]

Think you rattled his cage, might be worth changing your route to work.

 

[wafflycat]

Oh I think a note to the bus company would be in order... Not only did the driver do a seriously bad bit of driving, now he's threatening you online.

 

[magnatom]

I can confirm that your videoing is 100%legal, and I have correspondence with the information commissioner to prove it. On phone just now but will post details later.