More Killer Buses

1 August 2012 - WMN149


29 August 2012 - WJP 565 ??

Killer Buses - 2006 forum discussion about buses crabbing

Link to forum...
http://www.busaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=15659

From this forum is the statement "Apart from premature tyre wear, and a 2.5m wide vehicle using 2.7-2.9m of roadspace to drive in a straight line"

Another post states "Workshops are aware of the problem and if noticed will act apon it however, to clear the problem up, drivers will need to do the right thing and book buses off if they themselves are aware of a crabbing issue. Once again, it will take a concerted effort on behalf of all who work in the industry."

There is another thread here
http://www.busaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=40527&p=462930&hilit=crabbing#p462930

in 2009, a poster said "I have noticed this with NL202's as well. Crabbing is generally caused by a misalignment of the front and rear axles, that is, they are not both tracking in the same straight line."
http://www.busaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=40527&p=462930&hilit=crabbing#p462912

Punctures around Brighton Foodland construction

This is a collection of objects collected from the footpath in front of Foodland Brighton on Friday 28 Sept 2012.
These are (from left)
·       Drilling swarf
·       Pop rivets (and spent shafts)
·       Offcuts
·       Tek screws (complete)
·       Tek screw shafts
($2.00 coin to show size)

These items were on the path despite communication with the following in regard to the issue.
• Foodland management (in person) on Saturday 15 September 2012
• Centre Management (by phone) on Monday 17 September
• Second phone call to Centre Management Monday 24 Sept (due to no action taken)
• Call from Badge Construction Monday 24 Sept discussing their intended action to remove hazard

I suggest that this issue is
• Polluting the environment (after the rain last week items on the road are now in the storm drain)
• Creating a hazard for pedestrians and beach-goers (these items would penetrate a shoe)
• Creating a hazard for vehicles (punctures and subsequent damage and/or accident)
• Creating financial losses (ie tyre repairs that Badge construction are liable)

If you have any further evidence of incidents at Brighton Foodland, or believe damages you have incurred relate to the construction work at this site, below are the contact details to lodge your feedback.

• City Council of Holdfast Bay - 8229 9999
• Environment Protection Authority – 8204 2004
• Centre Management (Foodland) – 8410 2344
• Badge Construction (Foodland) - 8293 5099