New guidance around the use of private vehicles in delivery

FirstPost · Post by **FirstPost** » 30 Mar 2020, 18:34

So if I flat out refuse to use my own car on delivery, what can happen?

ted_e_bear · Post by **ted_e_bear** » 30 Mar 2020, 18:34

mags999 wrote:who the hell started all this car lark.royal mail or posties

More than likely posties trying to make it easier for themselves or even faced with the prospect of having to start later sharing the same van.

themailman · Post by **themailman** » 30 Mar 2020, 18:36

FirstPost · Post by **FirstPost** » 30 Mar 2020, 18:56

themailman wrote:
FirstPost wrote:So if I flat out refuse to use my own car on delivery, what can happen?
How far is walk to first delivery point? 1 mile = 15 mins walk

my point was, if I refuse to use my car for delivery regardless if its approved by the union what route can the manager take me?

themailman · Post by **themailman** » 30 Mar 2020, 19:00

ssdd · Post by **ssdd** » 30 Mar 2020, 19:03

FirstPost wrote:
themailman wrote:
FirstPost wrote:So if I flat out refuse to use my own car on delivery, what can happen?
How far is walk to first delivery point? 1 mile = 15 mins walk
my point was, if I refuse to use my car for delivery regardless if its approved by the union what route can the manager take me?

I suggest you go back to the top and read the first two lines of the guidance. "Colleagues who wish to".
It's YOUR choice if you want to do this or not. Don't let a mangager tell you otherwise, or try to persuade you.
So to answer your original question: NOTHING!

FirstPost · Post by **FirstPost** » 30 Mar 2020, 19:04

ssdd wrote:
FirstPost wrote:
themailman wrote:
FirstPost wrote:So if I flat out refuse to use my own car on delivery, what can happen?
How far is walk to first delivery point? 1 mile = 15 mins walk
my point was, if I refuse to use my car for delivery regardless if its approved by the union what route can the manager take me?
I suggest you go back to the top and read the first two lines of the guidance. "Colleagues who wish to".
It's YOUR choice if you want to do this or not. Don't let a mangager tell you otherwise, or try to persuade you.
So to answer your original question: NOTHING!

my mistake

Post by **POSTMAN** » 30 Mar 2020, 21:32

If I work with my partner/housemate can we share a van to our delivery point or for other business?

No, in line with ‘social distancing’ guidelines from Public Health, the business has moved to one person in a vehicle at one time until further notice.

meercat · Post by **meercat** » 31 Mar 2020, 00:11

Wot about a bike? Can you use your own?

Or maybe the company could go out and buy some????

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 31 Mar 2020, 02:44

FirstPost wrote:So if I flat out refuse to use my own car on delivery, what can happen?

Nothing its voluntary

I, ………………………….. , employed as a postman/woman on delivery work, agree
voluntarily to use my private vehicle registration number on official duties strictly on the terms
and conditions contained in the paragraphs below.

twoloops · Post by **twoloops** » 31 Mar 2020, 05:51

meercat wrote:Wot about a bike? Can you use your own?

It’s not your problem, let the managers manage, do you job, go home & forget about it.

Post by **POSTMAN** » 31 Mar 2020, 12:31

I know an office my way who has, in part ignored this.
One guy said to me, 'I come to work on a bus with no social distancing, they want me to go to my walk on a bus with no social distancing, I might as well jump in a van with my mate and get to my walk with less hassle.'
Worrying about social distancing in some DO's is pointless as at times it's impossible to do.

themailman · Post by **themailman** » 31 Mar 2020, 14:27

Post by **POSTMAN** » 31 Mar 2020, 15:32

So how would Rob (real name) get to his duty safely with the new guidance?
How would anyone get to their duty if it's a few miles away?

How is this working in offices for non drivers in offices where the nearest duty is miles away.

Interested to know.

Post by **SpacePhoenix** » 31 Mar 2020, 15:45

Since PCOD was done away with there's got to be a good few DOs now located on industrial estates away from the area that they cover