Arriva locks rear doors of bendy buses
Arriva has disabled the rear doors on several bendy buses in what it says is an attempt to discourage passengers from riding without a ticket.
However, several drivers told The Times that Arriva had closed the doors until it fixed rear door cameras.
The newspaper four days ago highlighted safety concerns about missing safety features, including rear door cameras, on bendy buses.
The company did not explain why it blocked off rear doors rather than increase ticket inspectors or simply fine passengers caught without a valid ticket, instead saying the measure was deemed to be “the least disruptive to our passengers’ comfort and to the service”.
Transport Malta confirmed that Arriva had consulted it before disabling rear doors, and that the company’s decision stemmed from concerns over ticketing control.
Full story in The Times.
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Oliver Calleja
Feb 21st, 21:05
Why not have a conductor next to the doors?
James Dewar
Jan 22nd, 22:38
Just Googled "bendybus" and virtually all comments and articles from all over the world condemn the thing! They (and now many Maltese) can't all be wrong!!
Steven Smith
Jan 22nd, 18:09
why not just fix the cameras? SIMPLES !
Ronald Rico
Jan 22nd, 17:20
I have seen oeople boarding via the rear doors, but that is simply an indictment of Bendy Buses' 'suitability' for use in Malta, or perhaps anywhere.
Transport Malta should NOT authorise this breach of health and safety, they should punish it!
The fact is that Arriva's unwanted unwieldly Bendy Buses were dumped on Malta - now they should be dumped in favour of buses that suit Malta's roads.
vincent Lia
Jan 22nd, 20:08
What bus is 'suitable' for Maltese roads? It is all politics, if PN does something PL says it is wrong. Bendy buses were stopped in London because of fare dodger. The driver did not look at tickets, you could enter from any door but you must have a ticket. Bendy buses can carry more than twice as many passengers and safer as the payload is on low axles.
James Tyrrell
Jan 22nd, 20:51
You should approach the MTA with this dumping idea as I think these things would be a big attraction to divers!
Joe Spiteri
Jan 22nd, 16:50
Paprata ohra ta' TM talli l'hekk imsejha 'esperti' taghha qablu mad-decizjoni!
John Benner
Jan 22nd, 16:40
I was in Malta last week and in ten days I saw three arguments involving this and when the bus is crowded its not easy to move to the center of the bus especially if the driver thinks hes driving at Le Mans , I am afraid that Arriva has to come up with a better way of securing people have a valid ticket and surely by installing another camera at the back door this will solve the problem .
Angelo Polidano
Jan 22nd, 16:37
Safety down the spout! If, God forbid there has to be a fire or a bad accident and the passengers have get of the bus in a hurry, what would happen to those at the back of the bus. It makes one shudder when you think. At least the old buses had a door at the rear, but they were planned by our forefathers. I would like to know if what Arriva are doing could be done in a civilized country.
Fran Abela
Jan 22nd, 16:00
News items relating to Arriva in The Times always elicit many many comments - negative if I may add - hmmm hmmmmm - there is more than meets the eye.
James Dewar
Jan 22nd, 19:00
Suggests that there are few if any positive comments to make.
James Tyrrell
Jan 22nd, 15:22
Given the fact that in the past in the UK fires have broken out on these bendy busses due to stressed wiring in the flexible section, is there any point in raising the small matter of Health & Safety concerns due to these doors being locked shut? Of course not, silly of me really. Health & Safety doesn't exist in Malta does it?
Mrs diana cottis
Jan 22nd, 14:16
Anyone who uses the busy bendy buses will know this is a crazy idea. Passengers trying to get off, through crowded narrow aisles, will cause delays to those waiting to board the bus at every stop. Delays will mount up and timetables (already unrealistic) will be impossible to keep. Traffic congestion will be worse as buses will take longer at every stop. Madness!
joe micallef
Jan 22nd, 15:23
Hi Ms Cottis.....Apparently you have'nt been around to enjoy the PTA era buses when stating 'through crowded narrow aisles'
Ask anybody previliged riding (then) at the back of the bus and trying to get off through the narrower than narrow and fully crowded
I agree that ARRIVA has a few more hurdles to overcome but it is a plus where the underpriviliged are concerned (wheelchairbound)
James Dewar
Jan 22nd, 14:04
I don't want to be seen to be hogging the space on this site but one further observation on what is a very serious issue: It would be good to see an URGENT public announcement from TM this afternoon instructing Arriva to immediately keep all doors fully operational at all times and to deal with ticket dodging in a way that does not impact upon the health and safety of fare paying passengers.
James Dewar
Jan 22nd, 13:36
URGENT MESSAGE TO TRANSPORT MALTA: If you really have condoned this action (for whatever spurious reason) think again urgently as you are placing youself in the direct firing line of any subsequent claims for injury or death as a consequence of the non operating rear doors. They are there for very good reasons and should remain operational at all times.
Nik Dei Conti
Jan 22nd, 16:18
James, enlighten us, how can a closed door cause injury or death?
James Dewar
Jan 22nd, 19:09
@ Nik Dei Conti: Due to the type of vehicle and the large passenger carrying capacity the doors are positioned at that location to allow passnegers to get on and off in relative safety. Should there be a crash, a fire or any other emergency the remaining exit(s) if working would be grossly inadequate potentially resulting in injuries or worse to passengers many of whom may be infirm.
James Dewar
Jan 22nd, 19:14
@ Nik Dei Conti: Nik, As an illustration a comparison may be a factory where the owners have secured certain doors and windows for security reasons resulting in workers being unable to escape in event of a fire . It does happen. Exits are there for a good reason and I am sure that when the type approval was granted for the bendybus an absolute requirement would be for a rear door.
James Dewar
Jan 22nd, 19:18
@ Nik Dei Conti: Nik, Just a thought, you don't by any chance work for Transport Malta or Arriva? They seem to have the same attitude!
James Dewar
Jan 22nd, 21:53
@ Nik Dei Conti: Patently obvious I would have thought. In an emergency passengers in a fully loaded bus will be unable to exit the vehicle safely and may become injured or worse. As an example a factory where owners lock doors and windows to increase security, when a fire occurs staff are unable to exit that part of the premises and perish. If the exit is there it must work or it is a hazard.
James Dewar
Jan 22nd, 21:59
@ Nik Dei Conti: Nik, just a thought, you don't by any chance work for Transport Malta or Arriva as you seem to share their logic. They also appear to be oblivious to the dangers of locking mandatory exit doors!
Nik Dei Conti
Jan 23rd, 16:01
Not an employee mate, just a scholar of common sense. Dont forget regardless of any emergency situation the rear doors have a manual override, they arent completely 'sealed' as some allude them to be, theres also a few windows that can be broken with the supplied tools. I do agree with you though that they arent a long term option and we do need to see them off the streets.
Eve Axiaq
Jan 22nd, 13:24
Ma nistax nimmagina bendy bus mimlija, tkun fuq wara u trid tohrog timbotta fuq dawk in-nies kollha, l-aktar jekk ikollok xi bagalja! Aktar se jkunu late r-rotot mela!
Nahseb wasal iz-zmien li fi TM hemm bzonn bidla fil management.
James Dewar
Jan 22nd, 12:29
Surely defeats the whole purpose of having the absolutely necessary feature on these vehicles. Picture a very hot summer day and two parents with three children trying to move from the rear of the bus to the front exit or indeed an elderly or infirm person. Recipe for injury if not worse and another nail in the coffin of the unsuitable bendybus. How naive do Arriva think Maltese commuters are?
Alan Davies
Jan 22nd, 12:27
Did you know that one of the reasons Transport for London got rid of bendy buses is because they sometimes caught fire. Locking rear doors is not a good idea. If the bus is not safe the driver should refuse to drive it. TM please re think before there is a major disaster.
James Dewar
Jan 22nd, 13:31
A valid point regarding health and safety. Imagine passengers attempting to exit a fully loaded bendybus only by the front exit in an emergency. Doesn't take much imagination to visualise the horrendous outcome. I wonder if such action in locking the doors could be deemed to be a negligent act and think it may well be.
Chris Finch
Jan 22nd, 17:19
Look at the picture, there are handles so the doors can be opened manually.
James Dewar
Jan 22nd, 19:24
@ Chris Finch: Wouldn't be too sure about that if the doors have been "locked". I'm no expert but basic commen sense tells me that doors on a passenger carrying vehicle should be able to open and should not be locked thereby trapping many passengers in event of an emergency. End of.
cesco di luigi
Jan 22nd, 12:06
That revenue-minded Arriva does this - not surprised. That TM permits it - shocking. Anyone at TM ever heard of "Safety First"? Ticket cheats exist everywhere. This is countered by wise monitoring and hefty fines, not by making the journey unsafe. I hope I wont be on the bus when the first dreadful accident occurs. Where are the unions, nurses, wardens, doctors, priests, councillors, politicos?
Joe Tanti
Jan 22nd, 11:53
next will knock out the windows then paint them yellow and we're back to the old service.
James Dewar
Jan 22nd, 13:43
Best suggestion yet!!
Sue De Nym
Jan 22nd, 19:48
Like :)
E. Azzopardi
Jan 22nd, 11:49
So if you are at the rear you have to walk up to the front with time being wasted. And they want to be on time?
Another reason why we should get rid of them.
Anyway, the whole system is not working as has been promised. Just look at all those those cars with ONE, repeat one passenger, going to Valletta. It is simply not working.
James Dewar
Jan 22nd, 13:41
The only way to get people out of cars is by physical force and that would obviously not be practical! The Arriva service certainly won't achieve that aim.
M Grima
Jan 22nd, 11:42
although arriva has a point, it is going to be a real pain trying to get out from the front door whilst pushing people in your way, especially if you are on one of the last seats
Sue De Nym
Jan 22nd, 11:50
It is a nightmare enough trying to get out with all doors functioning, the aisles are too narrow near the driver area at the front. Especially the airport bound ones with space for luggage etc...
Alex Cutajar
Jan 22nd, 11:38
1 year and a half and still this service is proved to be mediocre
TM, just settle this once and for all!
Alex- www,alexcutajar.com
James Dewar
Jan 22nd, 13:38
Back to the drawing board?
Mr Clyde Ellul
Jan 22nd, 11:37
Least disruptive to the customer? Can you imagine being on an 18m long bus full of people and having to make your way through the length of the entire bus to get off, not to mention the congestion created by using 1 door to enter/exit?
Another case of Arriva being incompetent at what it does, this time controlling fraud, and choosing the easiest way out for them, not the customer!
Eddy Privitera
Jan 22nd, 11:18
Nhux suppost li l-BUZULLOTTI SPICCAW ?
Eddy Privitera
Jan 22nd, 11:16
Isn't this decision a safety hazard if any accident happens and the bus is full up ?
Tom Broadley
Jan 22nd, 11:13
What does it take before Transport Malta sorts out this Arriva for once and for all.
James Dewar
Jan 22nd, 13:48
Perish the thought but this move makes it likely that a tragic incident with fatalities may provide the answer to your question.
Joe Scicluna
Jan 22nd, 11:03
I think that if something is of concern one is constrained to speak up. I would like to believe that although some things are out of Arriva's hands i.e. buses running late due to traffic congestion, bad weather, not enough drivers.. . they would not compromise on passenger safety. It's true that are mechanical devices to open the rear doors but valuable time may be lost in getting off the bus.
M Mealclaff
Jan 22nd, 10:53
In London the bendy Buses were often refereed to as ' The Free Bus ' as about 90% of passengers simply walked in the back door without a ticket.
It's one of the reasons they got Rid of them and sent them to Malta.
Paul Borg
Jan 22nd, 10:52
Now we wait for the first incident to happen and we will see who will blame who !! Has anyone ever seen a bus abroad with it's doors blocked.....only in Malta
Krii Camilleri
Jan 22nd, 11:09
and you will know whether a door is blocked or simply closed from the outside .. just shut up, you make no sense
James Dewar
Jan 22nd, 16:20
@ Krii Camilleri: Methinks that Mr Borg makes great sense...not so sure about the sense and logic of your rude response though? I may have misinterpreted one or both comments!
Paul Borg
Jan 22nd, 17:27
Dear Krii , I do not get your point.....inside or out, those doors are meant to open as soon as the bus stops. I think you make no sense....or maybe KGB sense ?
Chris Finch
Jan 22nd, 10:43
What health and safety risk? In an emergency the doors can still be opened manually. There is also an emergency exit at the rear.
It seems some people have made it a hobby of theirs to complain about anything Arriva do.
Janet Bayes
Jan 22nd, 12:55
Chris Finch - - - not so much health and safety if there is an accident, what about fixing the initial health and safety issue? What about the health and safety issue of getting off a VERY VERY VERY crowded bus. From the back of a bendy to the front, through the crowds, carrying shopping, children, buggies, cameras, study books, laptops etc etc etc. Good luck.
James Dewar
Jan 22nd, 16:15
Can they be opened manually? Presumably depends upon how they have been immobilised. The article suggests that they have been rendered inoperative and as such that presents a very real health and safety issue. Sadly a high percentage of mumps moans and gripes about Arriva and their service to date are more than justified.
Joe Scicluna
Jan 22nd, 10:32
Arriva's conditions of carriage allow for hefty fines to be levied against passengers failing to pay the fare. I would suggest carrying out a rigorous campaign of catching and shaming offenders, employing a team of firm but polite inspectors to stop the practice of fare dodging, rather than compromising on passenger safety by locking the rear doors. I think that this would be acceptable in the EU.
M. Zammit
Jan 22nd, 10:32
So Transport Malta and Arriva only care about income not health and safety of passengers or giving a service... shame on you!
I have never seen anyone get into a bendy bus from the back door and I take the bus every day to work!
May I take this opportunity to complain about buses not stopping next to pavements! Inspectors seem non-existent these days!
Sue De Nym
Jan 22nd, 11:48
" I have never seen anyone get into a bendy bus from the back door and I take the bus every day to work! "
I frequently use buses and have also NEVER seen it happening! The only *incidents* I came across were 2 people with overdue weekly tickets. One was sent off the bus by the driver since he said he had NO money for at least a one way ticket. The other, ordered off by the inspectors.
william cauchi
Jan 22nd, 10:14
Ok Arriva has had it's say.
Now let's hear from the authorities responsible for public health and safety. I am sure that this decision by Arriva would interest them and inform the public it's views and decisions.
Let's not sleep on it. If a vehicle rams the other working door and this catches fire what happens?
Hector Buttigieg
Jan 22nd, 10:12
Unbelievable!!!
Robert Agius
Jan 22nd, 10:11
Oh! so now security is not their priority. How things change, only a few months ago they spoke about safety after the crash in Floriana.
Arthur Taliana
Jan 22nd, 10:11
SAFETY FIRST.
Mr ALBERT LEONE GANADO
Jan 22nd, 10:00
Just unbelievable how we find the most reckless solutions to problems. A bendy bus holds over a hundred passengers and in a quick evacuation due to a fire a tragedy is most likely.. How could TM decide on this measure without taking advice from our CD Protection and the airport evacuation experts. Imagine what their public safety dept would do if Arriva took such measures in a EU country.
PAUL BUSUTTIL
Jan 22nd, 09:58
Unfortunately In Malta the people who pay the taxes which keep this Country going HAVE NO CHOICE!!!
Y. Fenech
Jan 22nd, 09:57
Comfort ?? Meta tpoggi fuq wara ta bendy bus u tkun mimlija nies, mhux talli jiehu break li qas tissogra tqum ghax tiekol l-art li anqas biss jikalkulak meta ddoqq il-qanpiena. U ejja halluna Arriva, ghamlu xi haga sura mhux farraktu it-toroq u frustrajtu in-nies kemm ilkom hawn!
Chris Allison
Jan 22nd, 09:57
Why do you need more ticket inspectors? Just get the driver to actually check the tickets?!
joe vella
Jan 22nd, 10:06
its not that easy chris believe me
Mr Simon Camilleri
Jan 22nd, 09:56
Surely the fare dodging comes as no surprise to Arriva. I remember reading that one of the reasons for their removal from London's streets was that millions of pounds in revenue were being lost because fare dodging on bendy buses was so easy - inspectors, heavy fines and all.
Paul Camilleri
Jan 22nd, 09:55
One of the main reasons why the Mayor of London got rid of the bendy buses was in fact that many passengers were riding without a ticket. (loss of revenue to the company)
Michael Schembri
Jan 22nd, 09:49
ARRIVA, ARA KEMM MA TIFILHUX IDDAHHQU (JEW ISALLU) NIES BIKHOM, TAHSBU BISS GHALIKHOM U MHUX GHAL PUBBLIKU! XEJN MINTHOM TAGHMLU TAJJEB DAN L-AHHAR. TAGHLQU L-BIBIEN TA WARA NAHSEB LI TIGI KONTRA L-LIGI (X'LIGI?) U TA DETREMENT GHAL PASSIGGIERI.
Francis Deguara
Jan 22nd, 09:45
The Arriva Saga- a living proof of arrogance at its best!
Albert Farrugia
Jan 22nd, 09:42
I hope that after March 9th the new Labour Government begins talks with Arriva to end their presence here. Not that public transport in Malta was ever anything but a sick joke, but Arriva gave a supposedly serious name to more of sick joke. It promised pie in the sky. Go away and take your substandard, dented, malfunctioning, noisy buses with you.
joe vella
Jan 22nd, 10:08
no dont take away arriva replace the middle management with people from arriva who know how to run it and get rid of tm
James Dewar
Jan 22nd, 13:54
A view from the optimist! Whoever gets in I think Arriva should be high on their agenda as Malta has been (and continues to be) conned by Arriva.
Mark Vella Bardon
Jan 22nd, 09:32
Great! Apart from safety this means that these buses will be stuck for even longer with their backside sticking out of the bus stops, until passengers disembark!
R. Borg
Jan 22nd, 09:27
Money first priority, than maybe safety .
Judy Vassallo
Jan 22nd, 09:26
For safety all around the bendy buses should be taken off the roads all together. There are so many reasons they should not be on the roads, to big for the narrow streets, accidents at the back doors, just too many reasons.
Shawn Grixti
Jan 22nd, 09:24
If this is because of ticket cheats, then you should hire conductors/inspectors like in the old days , that will randomly and oftenly check passengers for their tickets. And a fine given if caught without a ticket. But for safety's sake don't lock the doors!! Are there any emergency hammers to break glass in case of emergency at least??
M. Zammit
Jan 22nd, 10:36
As if I would climb out of a window! Imagine the elderly climbing out of a window. I do wonder if there's anyone sane on this island!
Lawrence Fenech
Jan 22nd, 09:23
Yes, risk the passengers lives in case of an emergency for a few cents never mind the millions of euros of subsidy by GonziPN.
Jay Oatmon
Jan 22nd, 09:23
This is the result of dishonesty by some passengers - the cheats should be blamed for this not Arriva or TM!
Paul Azzopardi
Jan 22nd, 09:23
Why is the Government, the Maltese population still having to tolerate Arriva??? Hasn't it been obvious that they make everyone look like fools including Transport Malta??? They definitely make Malta look Silly. So why don't we do something about it?
C Cassar
Jan 22nd, 09:33
the old 'system' was what made Malta look 'silly. The new system from Arriva is misunderstood by the Maltese. Nearly all visitors view Arriva as a normal bus service.
G Briffa
Jan 22nd, 10:01
@C Cassar. The old system was silly ? when we had foreigners coming here to see our bus system because it was the only one which was '' Vintage''. Oh yes misunderstood after almost everyday i have to arrive 15-45 minutes late for work because arriva misses a route, or because they don't have enough employees or because they have a truck broke down. Im sick of seeing comments like yours
Sue De Nym
Jan 22nd, 09:23
What very valid reasoning!!....... So, the PAYING customer's safety is in jeopardy because of the FEW who try to get on free!!!
It's all about the MONEY and not about the service! Well done TM and Arriva...... lol
Shawn Grixti
Jan 22nd, 09:20
What will happen if there is a fire or collision in the front part of the bus? Passengers remain trapped??!
Paul Azzopardi
Jan 22nd, 09:20
Isn't everyone concerned tired of Arriva yet?? What are people waiting for to subcontract someone else. What I mean is that Arriva has had too many fouls and been tainted way too much to ever get back on its feet and perform as a transport company should, punctuality and efficiency are things that have been long time forgone and would be wishful thinking if they'd ever be expected. Arriva OUT...
j brincat
Jan 22nd, 09:16
Is it safe to do so i.e. in case of an emergency!
These bendy buses (discarded from London) should never have been allowed to be on our roads!
jb
Fran Abela
Jan 22nd, 15:57
No doubt your leader (of the Partit Laburista) will take the bendy buses off our roads - after all is he not promising everything to everyone ?
A.Felix Busuttil
Jan 22nd, 09:15
this is lack of safety
Mario Zammit
Jan 22nd, 09:05
Transport malta who is going to be blamed if fire start in the rear of the bendy buses, is it you or arriva? What happenes if people will be hurt? So for someone not to ride wihout a ticket we forget all about safety. Shame on you transport malta and arriva.
Joseph Grima
Jan 22nd, 09:05
How come Transport Malta accepted this measure? They are the regulatory entity or not? This is unbeleivable, unacceptable! Nowhere else in Europe!
Lena Hahn
Jan 22nd, 09:02
DOES THE EU KNOW ABOUT THIS?!
Just a couple of blantantly obvious reasons why this move is idiotic:
- A bendy bus functions like '2 buses in 1', therefore, if you lock one of the entrances panic will ensue : this is not a 'secondary' exit...because you have DOUBLE THE PEOPLE.
- Longer journey times.
- Why not employ more ticket inspectors and give the country more jobs?
- SAFETY!!!!
Chris Spiteri
Jan 22nd, 09:02
This issue of locking the rear doors of the bendy buses, show exactly that Arriva and Transport Malta has absolutely NO idea of safety issues. Basically, both Arriva and TM are giving more importance to the fact to reduce passengers without a ticket over safety of the same passengers. What a SHAME!! European Union take note of this!!
M Grima
Jan 22nd, 08:56
'Transport Malta confirmed that Arriva had consulted it before disabling rear doors'
There goes the safety measures. For a few faulty cameras, Arriva, is putting profit before safety and TM give their blessing.
Only in Malta
Janet Bayes
Jan 22nd, 08:50
If its the case that you dont like bendy buses here - - then stop using them. They are deployed on the busiest routes. Therefore, withdrawal of custom would make the company listen to the consumer. Vote with your feet, silent protest - non use of the service, and bye bye bendy. Use the normal sized bus or walk.
C Cassar
Jan 22nd, 08:50
The problem is caused by the Maltese mentality of trying to get everything for free. Even if the doors are locked from normal operation there is an emergency opening mechanism in case of these situations. Therefore all those on her moaning about being trapped in an emergency simply don't (as usual) know what they are talking about.
Therefore, good move to lock the doors.
Chris Spiteri
Jan 22nd, 09:04
Good move? Do you really know what you are talking about. Find one country in the whole EU that takes this stupid measure to reduce the number of passengers without a ticket!! Why didn't they deploy more inspectors and fine passengers accordingly if caught without a valid ticket?
C Cassar
Jan 22nd, 09:36
No other country has a population that doesn't understand that you have to pay to travel by bus. No other country has a population that can't understand a modern bus system.
Why don't the Maltese understand that you have to pay to receive a service?
Parking is next, 'Pay & Display' is coming to Malta to most of it's streets and not a moment too early.
Bob Smith
Jan 22nd, 09:55
In most other countries Arriva dont collect the revenue from passengers , the governing body does , they just pay Arriva for doing the trips. And just a tip....mosty of the ' Management ' at Arriva (and I use that word very loosely) are not Maltese so if you want them to read your comments write them in English.
Joe Scicluna
Jan 22nd, 08:46
Arriva and Transport Malta please reconsider this decision in the interests of safety.
M Formosa
Jan 22nd, 08:44
Arriva has it's presence in 12 EU countries. So what? Have they locked the back doors in all those countries also? What? Every passenger in all those countries are honest? I don't think so.
Janet Bayes
Jan 22nd, 08:40
IF there is an issue with the cameras, that in itself is a health and safety issue. IF the doors are being locked - - so is that. IF the bus has a fault, the DRIVER should not be taking it on the road.
Jonathan Camilleri
Jan 22nd, 08:33
Arriva are taking protective approaches now. I hope they take health and safety and human resources issues as seriously as they take of their business.
Carmel Farrugia
Jan 22nd, 08:19
When is the whole system going to be changed. Tickets should be the responsibility of the individual passengers. As abroad inspectors should then be used with hefty finesTickets should not be purchased on buses. The waste of time by drivers is beyond imagination, not counting the waster of time of traffic jams caused by buses in bus stops idling until the bus driver sees to issuing all the tickets
DR EMMANUEL BEZZINA,MA,MAG.JUR.[EU Law],LL.D.,
Jan 22nd, 08:17
What about the safety of the passengers in an emergency ? ARRIVA has been a nuisance since its inception in our country. ARRIVA also has several key note grievances being addressed by its approximately 900 employees. ARRIVA apparently has a number of ill-trained drivers and vehicles which are not road worthy. A multitude of incidents and / or near misses have already occurred. OUT !!
Michael Camileri
Jan 22nd, 09:04
DR EMMANUEL BEZZINA,MA,MAG.JUR.[EU Law],LL.D
A multitude of near misses (or near hits) occur daily on Maltese roads with the public. Drivers are human... so, given your multitude of ego honours added to your name one would think you would take these into consideration.
A. Zammit
Jan 22nd, 08:11
What stupid reasoning. What happens in case of an emergency??
S. Bugeja
Jan 22nd, 09:03
There are those red hammers which can be used to break the windows.
A. Zammit
Jan 22nd, 11:22
Mr Bugeja, Am I understanding correctly that in case I cannot move fast enough to the forward exit due to a packed bus I can exit the rear by breaking a window????
P Mangion
Jan 22nd, 07:56
what is the scope of having the big bendy buses that should carry a bigger capacity with just the front door access??? this will only result in longer times idle in the middle of the roads frustrating other drivers. this is just pure arrogance and selfishness. i wonder what would be the reaction of arriva if we common citizens decided to block the roads as it does???
Debbie Schembri
Jan 22nd, 07:53
I am a disabled person when i was to use the bendybuses they always tell me that the raps are not working so pls who is responsible check them not leave them like how they are
thanks
debbie schembri
George Camilleri
Jan 22nd, 07:52
I hate to think of the task of a passenger at the back seat making his way to the front in an ultra-crowded bus... that is if the bus driver will realise someone is squeezing through the crowd and trying to get off the bus, or in some cases, if the bus driver has the patience to wait for the passenger while he struggles to move as quickly as possible.
All this instead of hiring extra inspectors.
Mr robert micallef
Jan 22nd, 07:51
try locking the front doors as well, that way for sure no one will cheat :)
till now the biggest cheats were drivers caught stealing.
for 1% of passengers who steal we punish the other 99% who don't
Anthony Xuereb
Jan 22nd, 07:42
Arriva seems to take precautionary measures as to protect its revenue through ticket sales at the expense of health and safety measures. What if an emergency was felt at the rear of a typical bendy bus , how on earth are the passengers going to make it to the nearest escape door ? Where health and safety organizations consulted ? Due to their routes these buses are always at full capacity.
Michael Borg
Jan 22nd, 07:37
Addio is saftey !!
Frank Abela
Jan 22nd, 07:36
Has Arriva and Transport Malta taken Safety Precautions in consideration? What will be the consequences if there is a fire on the bus? By the way there has already been instances of a fire on a bendy bus in Malta.
Louis Pace
Jan 22nd, 07:35
No wonder the system failed now even safety is heading down the drain. Just in case you forgot doors are not only used to enter and exit as you will but also used for EMERGENCY EXIT.
C Muscat
Jan 22nd, 07:34
Veru Malta Tranport tad-dilettanti. Health and Safety issue bhal din u nissograw hajjet in-nies. Veru tal-misthija...kollox mar il-bahar...Kemm ghandna bzonn il-bidla ghal tmexxija PL.
M Formosa
Jan 22nd, 07:32
What if you are at the back of the bus and there is an emergency due to smoke, fire etc., ? Even the old vintage buses had an emergency back door. Arriva must be the only bus company doing this in the EU, I bet.
Louis Gatt
Jan 22nd, 07:31
Locking the rear door to discourage passengers from taking a free ride looks like a silly excuse to me. It could indeed lead to a serious health hazard in case of an emergency! Moreover I would like to express my complaint on Route 31 which has been reduced to a part time bus route. With only 3 trips an hour, this route has been severely downgraded and is never punctual.
Mark Amaira
Jan 22nd, 07:17
Din id-deċiżjoni żgur ħadha xi wieħed Malti li għandu bejn il-45 u s-60 sena.
Wieħed mill-ġenerazzjoni tal-antika.
Sieħbi fuq ebay hemm metodu ħafna eħfef u irħas.
Mr Richard Bonello
Jan 22nd, 07:33
Mela meta tilhaq l'45 sena inti decedut! Shame on you Mark. I suppose you are still in your nappies. Good luck to YOU Mark until you get to the age of 45... Then just fold up!!!!!!! for your own sake. Grow up and get a life boy.
Mario Farrugia
Jan 22nd, 08:12
@Mark Amaira
What an insulting comment. I totally agree with Mr Bonello's reply to your childish and offensive opinion.
Grow up, Mr Amaira. And, in the meantime, refrain from commenting until you learn the meaning of respect towards your elders. I guess eBay does not teach you that, does it?
Mark Amaira
Jan 22nd, 08:14
Il-ġenerazzjoni tiegħi ma trabbietx fis-60ijiet u fis-70ijiet.
Semmejt dik il-firxa t'età għax dawn ġejjin minn dawk iż-żminijiet
mhux għax għandi xi ħaġa kontrihom.
Meta jkolli 50 xorta nkun ġejt mill-ġenerazzjoni tal-internet u l-mobile.
Mr Tony Gauci
Jan 22nd, 08:55
@ Mark Amaira. Isa hej x'tezi dik. Jin twilit 1956 u nigarantilek Mark li fejn jithlu computers, u electronic gadgets indahlek min but u nohorgok mil iehor ;). Xandu xjaqsam mil lima era gejna, baqalek xtitallem fil hajja my friend. Itfa mohhok hemm ha titallem min dawk li gew qablek, tinsix xi jejd il qawl Malti li lewwel tghallem imxi umbad ibda igri ;)
Mario Farrugia
Jan 22nd, 09:31
Sur Amaira, li tuza l-laptop u l-mobile irringrazzja lill-generazzjonijiet tal-50, 60 u 70-ijiet ghax grazzi ghax-xoghol u r-ricerka taghhom li int illum ghandek li ghandek!
Issa, ghidli int, INT x'qed taghmel ghall-generazzjonijiet li gejjin? Probabilment tfittex is-soluzzjonijiet fuq l-eBay, ghax mid-dehra s'hemmhekk taghtik ir-raguni.
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