Return to shared vans from *?????????* ***

[WalkerX]

What is this "van sharing" of which you speak? But seriously, I was taken on in April as a reserve, so come in on a back shift, wait for a van, scoot off. I`ve done a "kind of" van share, me as a driver with a non-driver, and one using my own car to get to the walking point. My partners have been unfailingly friendly and supportive, but there`s always that nagging feeling that I`m letting them down by not being quicker. Consequently, I`m not looking forward to the "return" of van-sharing. Much of why I enjoy the job seems like it might disappear.

[Cedar_Room]

What is this "van sharing" of which you speak? But seriously, I was taken on in April as a reserve, so come in on a back shift, wait for a van, scoot off. I`ve done a "kind of" van share, me as a driver with a non-driver, and one using my own car to get to the walking point. My partners have been unfailingly friendly and supportive, but there`s always that nagging feeling that I`m letting them down by not being quicker. Consequently, I`m not looking forward to the "return" of van-sharing. Much of why I enjoy the job seems like it might disappear.

As a van share veteran of over a decade (since it started in 2010) trust me when I say it can range from bearable to down right awful,depending on who your partner is. Don’t rush though. Go at your own speed. Mistakes,accidents happen when you start to get stressed & worked up,relex,think about what your doing + you’ll be fine. Good luck!!

[Acca Dacca]

Has this been confirmed anywhere its returning UK wide on Monday?

[WalkerX]

What is this "van sharing" of which you speak? But seriously, I was taken on in April as a reserve, so come in on a back shift, wait for a van, scoot off. I`ve done a "kind of" van share, me as a driver with a non-driver, and one using my own car to get to the walking point. My partners have been unfailingly friendly and supportive, but there`s always that nagging feeling that I`m letting them down by not being quicker. Consequently, I`m not looking forward to the "return" of van-sharing. Much of why I enjoy the job seems like it might disappear.

As a van share veteran of over a decade (since it started in 2010) trust me when I say it can range from bearable to down right awful,depending on who your partner is. Don’t rush though. Go at your own speed. Mistakes,accidents happen when you start to get stressed & worked up,relex,think about what your doing + you’ll be fine. Good luck!!

Cheers CR.

[ripio]

Firms don't plan to rush back to offices on Monday - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57820706

"With cases set to rise as restrictions were lifted, "caution is absolutely vital", the prime minister said."

Marr on catching Covid after being double vaccinated - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-57640550

Chris Whitty: "As we move to the next stage of the COVID response, it is essential we change behaviour slowly and steadily."

[garyjessop]

Can’t wait to be back in vans I’m using taxis to get to and from deliveries and I’m in more danger of catching Covid from them as you have no idea who was in the taxi before you.

[POSTMAN]

Has this been confirmed anywhere its returning UK wide on Monday?

No.

[denhamhoop]

Has this been confirmed anywhere its returning UK wide on Monday?

Knowing Royal Mail you will be told on Monday morning with your rep saying it's a fait accompli with agreement from the CWU

[2yearpostie]

Hire vans are going back Monday.

[Cedar_Room]

Still no word at our place. Management clueless & the rep totally in the dark. We currently have ten hire vans & 3 or 4 staff who have been on FT packet delivery pretty much since last summer. If we do revert back to P&L next week then the staffing plan at most DO’s will have to be amended,surely? I know it will at ours. Also,what about SD’s,will the 1pm cut off return,the handing over of the PDA to the customer…will this be a thing once more? Soooo many questions to be answered…

[Rommagic]

When will RM and the CWU say something?.

[clashcityrocker]

When will RM and the CWU say something?.

It will take Dave Joyce a couple of days to pen 15 000 words on why it is now OK to return to van share as long as you wipe a few touch points every day, wear a mask and don't look at each other.

[Ringer21]

It's an absolute disgrace nobody knows what's going on people need to know days off for childcare issues especially now it summer holidays.

[Cliffy12]

We've been told back to 2 in a van from Monday, wear a mask if you want to, hand over your PDA for signature if you want to. I'm a reserve and rarely on the same duty 2 days running ...

[GRS]

Asked the question today and got told we are getting a brief tomorrow on it. Then asked if it was everyone or voluntary and was told everyone. Got to wear mask, sanitize and have the windows down. I’ll see if we do get a proper brief on it tomorrow and report back to see if it tallies up with what others are saying.