Bus Strike

Jerome · Jul 3, 2003

Just a quick poll here Crows fans - who will be affected by the bus strike (if it goes ahead) Saturday night?

I read in the paper that AFC are worried around 4000 or so people may not come to the Richmond game - I could well be one of them if the Footy Express Bus Service is not on.

The AFC and PAFC should be really concerned about the strike situation - dont Serco sponser both clubs? If so, I wouldnt be too thrilled with 'em at the moment.

Jerome

Stiffy_18 · Jul 3, 2003

I thought they said earlier in the week than Footy Express will run as it normally does??????

Even if the Footy Express didn't run, I wouldn't be affected as I drive to the game.

It looks like it will be a "Footy Saturday". First off to Unley to watch the Eagles take on the Blues and then to Footy Park so see the mighty Crows trash the Tigers.

macca23 · Jul 3, 2003

Originally posted by Stiffy_18

I thought they said earlier in the week than Footy Express will run as it normally does??????

Even if the Footy Express didn't run, I wouldn't be affected as I drive to the game.

Spare a thought for the others Stiffy, as the Footy Express is definitely not running.

I always drive to the game too, so like you I won't be affected, other than at this stage I'll be giving a few friends a lift as well as me and the missus.

Stiffy_18 · Jul 3, 2003

Originally posted by macca23
Spare a thought for the others Stiffy, as the Footy Express is definitely not running.

I always drive to the game too, so like you I won't be affected, other than at this stage I'll be giving a few friends a lift as well as me and the missus.

That is a bloody joke. How can they NOT have Footy Express up an running. What a bunch of idiots.

I just go a bit earlier to my cousin's place and leave the car there. Its only a 5 minute walk to Footy Park. I guess I am one of the lucky ones when it comes to car parking and all that crap.

I still cannot believe that they would be that stupid not to have the Footy Express up and running.

DaveW · Jul 3, 2003

Originally posted by Stiffy_18
That is a bloody joke. How can they NOT have Footy Express up an running. What a bunch of idiots.

Typical opportunistic w***ers, going on strike at a time to inconvenience as many people as possible. I can't see them garnering a lot of public sympathy with those tactics.

macca23 · Jul 3, 2003

Originally posted by Stiffy_18

I still cannot believe that they would be that stupid not to have the Footy Express up and running.

It's because they're striking to get a bigger pay increase. I don't think this will get the public on side for their cause though.

Stiffy_18 · Jul 3, 2003

As you guys said they will lose more than they gain by that move.

Imagine how bad it will be when it comes to parking. It'll be a nightmare. The traffic will be a killer as well

ant · Jul 4, 2003

Just to clarify, I read that the strike was on footy express buses to the game from the northern and southern suburbs? Is this the extent of the strike? Is this correct?

Jerome · Jul 4, 2003

Originally posted by DaveW
Typical opportunistic w***ers, going on strike at a time to inconvenience as many people as possible. I can't see them garnering a lot of public sympathy with those tactics.

You're not wrong! They are striking from Friday to Monday. My manager at work has been asking people how they will get to work on Friday and Monday - there are concerns that some people may not come in!

Thankfully I am not in that boat but I may have to miss the footy.

Jerome

Stiffy_18 · Jul 4, 2003

Originally posted by Jerome
You're not wrong! They are striking from Friday to Monday. My manager at work has been asking people how they will get to work on Friday and Monday - there are concerns that some people may not come in!

Thankfully I am not in that boat but I may have to miss the footy.

Jerome

Knowing me, I would rather miss work

macca23 · Jul 4, 2003

Originally posted by ant
Just to clarify, I read that the strike was on footy express buses to the game from the northern and southern suburbs? Is this the extent of the strike? Is this correct?

The article did say that, but whether it's limited to that I don't know. I'd be surprised if it was.

ant · Jul 4, 2003

Originally posted by macca23
The article did say that, but whether it's limited to that I don't know. I'd be surprised if it was.

Ah okay, because I have some mates who were going to take the footy express bus from the city, and I wouldn't want them to be stranded. I'll make some calls and find out for sure.

crowsfan · Jul 4, 2003

Originally posted by ant
Just to clarify, I read that the strike was on footy express buses to the game from the northern and southern suburbs? Is this the extent of the strike? Is this correct?

I believe that its to do with 2 bus companies - Serco and another one whose name I can't remember. (There are more than 2 bus companies in Adelaide obviously, but I don't know how many there are). You're right ant, the bus routes most affected are some southern ones and all the O-Bahn buses, as well as the Footy Express buses.

It is an inconvenience to all bus users, especially if there are no other alternatives for transport, including other bus routes. I just guess we have to hope that an agreement is made regarding the pay rises as soon as possible.

Blues_Girl · Jul 4, 2003

Originally posted by ant
Just to clarify, I read that the strike was on footy express buses to the game from the northern and southern suburbs? Is this the extent of the strike? Is this correct?

The Southern Express service WILL be running to Footy Park on Saturday night.

Which doesn't affect me as i'll be watching Sturt on Saturday then getting stuck in ****ty traffic

Blues_Girl · Jul 4, 2003

Originally posted by Stiffy_18
It looks like it will be a "Footy Saturday". First off to Unley to watch the Eagles take on the Blues and then to Footy Park so see the mighty Crows trash the Tigers.

Ewwwwwwww do you mean I have to share Unley Oval with you on Saturday

Jars458 · Jul 4, 2003

Originally posted by DaveW
Typical opportunistic w***ers, going on strike at a time to inconvenience as many people as possible. I can't see them garnering a lot of public sympathy with those tactics.

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What rubbish Dave

There is a bloody footy game every weekend

What should they do, wait till cricket season?

Strike is a legitimate form of industrial action.

These guys are fighting for their livelihoods. If the cost of that is a few Crows supporters needing to find another way to the footy then so be it

THEy have been negotiating for six months with no success.

I don't know all the issue but as I understand it the conditions of bus drivers have gone steadily downhill since the services were privatised

Jars458 · Jul 4, 2003

Originally posted by Jerome
You're not wrong! They are striking from Friday to Monday. My manager at work has been asking people how they will get to work on Friday and Monday - there are concerns that some people may not come in!

Thankfully I am not in that boat but I may have to miss the footy.

Jerome

Let them work from home.

I am sure our employer would be happy with that

DaveW · Jul 4, 2003

Originally posted by Jars458
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What rubbish Dave

There is a bloody footy game every weekend

What should they do, wait till cricket season?

There's only a Crows game every second weekend. They should wait til a Power game.

Jars458 · Jul 4, 2003

Originally posted by DaveW
There's only a Crows game every second weekend. They should wait til a Power game.

Good point

They can all steal cars to get there anyway!!

Stiffy_18 · Jul 4, 2003

Originally posted by Blues_Girl
Ewwwwwwww do you mean I have to share Unley Oval with you on Saturday

Hey, watch it girl!!!!!!

If the head is not too heavy by midday tommorrow (from excesive drinking tonight), we'll be going to Unley to watch the mighty Eagles trash those Sturt boys

and if the Crows manage to beat Richmond, the weekend would be complete

Blues_Girl · Jul 4, 2003

Originally posted by Stiffy_18
Hey, watch it girl!!!!!!

If the head is not too heavy by midday tommorrow (from excesive drinking tonight)

In that case I won't

Stiffy_18 · Jul 4, 2003

Originally posted by Blues_Girl
In that case I won't

Now, why doesn't that surprise me??????

Blues_Girl · Jul 4, 2003

Originally posted by Stiffy_18
Now, why doesn't that surprise me??????

Because you know your own drinking ability

Stiffy_18 · Jul 4, 2003

Originally posted by Blues_Girl
Because you know your own drinking ability

Not much of a drinker lately but I did promise my cousin I'll get ****ed on his 21st so I have to keep that promise tonight.

Not that I am complaining

Blues_Girl · Jul 4, 2003

Originally posted by Stiffy_18
Not much of a drinker lately but I did promise my cousin I'll get ****ed on his 21st so I have to keep that promise tonight.

Not that I am complaining

Good enough reason than any!

If it was anything like my 21st I slept during the Crows match

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