Albethere wrote:I've heard the same story that this IS coming in, and probably by September - it has already been decided. Buddy style working with ONE shared vehicle, but doing 3 walks typically. Even for those who have been using their cars - it will obviously take longer. AND the use of private cars is to be banned anyway at the same time this is introduced. AND there will be nowhere for you to park your car at the DO because the car park will be overflowing with the new vehicles.
I guess RM won't have to pay for the vehicles anyway - NO massive investment whatsoever - 'cause they will simply lease them all for nominal weekly charge - which is tax deductible into the bargain.
the leasing thing is spot on , all RM will have to do is ;probably put diesel into petrol cars ! , one plan muted was paying up or more likely getting rid of through discipline / RMAP , wagon drivers and putting non union agency drivers in even if those agencies are charging RM high rates and yes lease lorries / artics out .
It's also more attractive for privatization/ split ups , not having a big fleet of old vehicles to maintain and depreciate as a millstone round someone's neck
There is a divisive and destructive element with these team working things through the back door , just another way of diluting the union influence , these days RM CAN be more subtle and devious about it .
Start time 11am!! so 8 hours is 11am-7pm? or will it still be 8 hours that is the question 
what about toilet breaks 
