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I would call then to report the driver and send in a complaint by post so hopefully it will be actiond upon.
http://www.nationalexpresseastanglia.com/about_us/contact_us
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a National Express coach came speeding up behind us gunning his engines and basically tailgating us. He then overtook on a pedestrian crossing and, I would say, intentionally tried to run my girlfriend off the road. He had to stop at the red light at New cross road and Kender street where I took his reg number. He got out the cab and started shouting off at us.. What about I have no idea. Probably roided up on Ginsters pasties. Anyone got the well driven number to hand please?
I have had the same treatment - note that most National express coaches have an interesting button on the rear nearside corner - if in doubt/danger, it is always worth pressing.
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I just complained against a truck of this company:
http://www.mrmouldings.co.uk/driving down the KR nearly took out me, another 3 cyclists and nearly lumbered through a pedetrian crossing on a red light.
and then when i said
"what the fuck do you think you're doing you absolute fucking idiot" tried to knock me off.so reported.
hopefully something will happen.
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2) not 300 yards down the road a National Express coach came speeding up behind us gunning his engines and basically tailgating us. He then overtook on a pedestrian crossing and, I would say, intentionally tried to run my girlfriend off the road. He had to stop at the red light at New cross road and Kender street where I took his reg number. He got out the cab and started shouting off at us.. What about I have no idea. Probably roided up on Ginsters pasties. Anyone got the well driven number to hand please?
i've had the same experience with NX coaches myself.
once on Critical mass and once in Oxford.
their anger is usually due to the time bonuses/ deductions they get.not an excuse. but a reason.
both of these sound sketchy.
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National Express coach came speeding up behind us gunning his engines and basically tailgating us. He then overtook on a pedestrian crossing and, I would say, intentionally tried to run my girlfriend off the road.
National Express Coaches are generally driven in an unbelievebly dangerous manner.
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They do have to do a great many things while driving mind:
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Seeing that picture I feel bad about complaining now..
Anyway here's the letter I've composed.
Dear National Express,
*Today my girlfriend and I were almost killed by one of your drivers. His name was Kevin. I know this because he got out of the coach to threaten us and I could read his name badge. He was clearly a cunt. In fact it is my experience with National Express coach drivers that your hiring policy is aimed at employing cunts who have no respect for your passengers or other road users. It is for this reason I have decided to direct a firebomb campaign towards your personnel and property. *
May I suggest that you conduct immediate fire drills at all your properties both commercial and residential.
Yours sincerely
Etc. Etc.
It’s blunt I grant you but I think it might get some form of response.
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Are you related to:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7016511.stmps the response may be an indeterminate sentence
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Had a great one yesterday morning. Coming over Southwark bridge on the green light having a nice little sing to myself and feeling pretty good about life in general - the mild flirtation with the fixed girl at the lights followed by us both beating away a class war pisswit - when I spied with my little eye a line of traffic facing me, waiting for the lights to turn green.
A girl in a Mini had decided that this was not a line of traffic she wanted to be in, so she started a three point turn, right
into
my
path.
I was only going about 20 miles an hour at that point, but she was only about ten feet in front of me. I only avoided being squashed between the car and the pavement by an increasingly panicked series of yelps, for which I received a filthy look both from the car driver and the passenger.
As I was panting and recovering my breath, she overtook me with fully revved engines, I can only imagine in an attempt to add insult to (near) injury. Was a successful attempt too, imo.
Got to the lights on the other side of the bridge and was not singing anymore. Terrifying.
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A HGV decided to over take me on this bend going over a single laned bridge... a bunny up on to the pavement at near full spin saved my life...
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Maybe Oliver can give some pointers as well.
Not really. It's not really my area of expertise. Anecdotally, I know that most complaints like this don't achieve anything. They only really do if you have evidence or you have a credible threat. There aren't external complaints mechanisms in most companies as far as I know, but I have no idea how National Express deal with it.
If Brave's letter wasn't a joke and he really sent it, it is of course going straight into the bin at the company.
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It is indeed joke. Drafted for the amusement of all.. It's what I would like to say but the real one is a much more formal kind of thing.
Also managed to fine the “well driven” sticker number as well
0800 22 55 33
http://www.fta.co.uk/services/subscription-services/well-driven-scheme/
Should anyone else be in need. That said when I called I thought it was a recorded message the voice and script was so automatic.. But it was a real human once I interacted with it.
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When all is said and done about the close shaves and, for me anyway, the yearly big knock off/run down, I would never NEVER swap it for the train. I loves to ride my bike. Simples. And having a tear up once in a while only adds to the fun.. So. Complain and swear and shout. Just stay upright.
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Coaches seem to be the worst large vehicles IMO, I think it's because they are acustomed to driving on motorways and in Milton Keynes.
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Royal Mail lorries and Gwizz/Pirus drivers can also be added to that.
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Or the daily commute as most of us call it....
2 things this morning. Both in New Cross.
1) female cyclist with Ipod on. Cycled up the inside of a bendy bus at a red light waiting to turn right. Bang in the blind spot. I yelled at her (nicely) that she was in danger. She either didn't hear or chose to ignore me. Bus pulled away. She pulled away and very narrowly avoided being listed on the rider down thread. My girlfriend had a nice chat with her at the next light pointing out either stop in front of the bus or behind it. She was shaken up a bit and conceded. Life saved. I hope.
2) not 300 yards down the road a National Express coach came speeding up behind us gunning his engines and basically tailgating us. He then overtook on a pedestrian crossing and, I would say, intentionally tried to run my girlfriend off the road. He had to stop at the red light at New cross road and Kender street where I took his reg number. He got out the cab and started shouting off at us.. What about I have no idea. Probably roided up on Ginsters pasties. Anyone got the well driven number to hand please?