"Becoming an ACTION driver" information night

Ed · November 07, 2008, 04:35:16 PM

http://www.action.act.gov.au/career_opportunity.html

Date: Tuesday 18th November 2008
Venue: Pilgrim House (adjacent to Jolimont Centre)
69 Northbourne Avenue
Canberra City
(Entrance from rear courtyard)
Time: 7pm – 8pm

I'll certainly be there.

Sir Pompously · November 07, 2008, 04:50:53 PM

I won't be there, only because I am not old enough to drive for them at this time. However, you Ed certainly are one of the only youngen's on the board that can, so go for it!

Busnerd · November 08, 2008, 10:29:56 AM

In a years time I should hopefully be attending an information night

z80 · November 26, 2008, 01:54:51 PM

I'm in Perth and they are still desperate for drivers over here. Hows the driver situation over there?

I guess you guys wouldn't have the same social troubles as we do over here :-)

Irisbus Rider · November 26, 2008, 05:46:26 PM

G'day all that way over in Perth.
ACTION are in a precarious situation at the moment, as they need drivers, but not at this point in time. But in a few months time, when they increase the timetable frequencies, it will literaly be a 'All hands on deck' situation. So if you're willing for a slight employment hiatus, sign up now, if not, go for it in a few months.
Hope that helps.

Bus 400 · November 26, 2008, 07:13:32 PM

Are you allowed to attend if you do intend to join in a year or so but are limited by age. As it is only an info night & when I went to a Path Transit (Has Transperth's North Perth Contract) info day, I was allowed every where.

Buzz Killington · November 26, 2008, 07:36:42 PM

TP3000, the information night was LAST tueaday.

Ed, did you end up going?

Bus 400 · November 26, 2008, 07:42:11 PM

Nope, but above Sir Pompously was saying that he couldn't go because of his age, but I think he may be misled.

Sir Pompously · November 26, 2008, 07:51:45 PM

Ah no, there is no point in me going because of my age. When it comes around to the time I am eligable for a Heavy Vehicle licence then I will consider it.

z80 · December 07, 2008, 11:16:52 PM

haha if ACT 60 cent drivers (believe it or not, a 60 cent driver refers to an old person catching the bus) are anything like WA ones then you'll cop "Are you old enough to drive this bus sunny" all the time if your a young driver.

There was this one old lady who refused to get on my bus because she thought i was to young. Showing her my student card was probably not the best way to convince her of my age but it was the only card I had that didn't have any personal details on, just a photo, name and Year of birth.

Bus 400 · December 08, 2008, 07:58:45 AM

Quote from: z80 on December 07, 2008, 11:16:52 PM
haha if ACT 60 cent drivers (believe it or not, a 60 cent driver refers to an old person catching the bus) are anything like WA ones then you'll cop "Are you old enough to drive this bus sunny" all the time if your a young driver.

Our 60 cent driver get on for free.

z80 · December 09, 2008, 09:35:41 AM

Oh really? So your 60 cent drivers are called free ride drivers?

Bus 400 · December 09, 2008, 11:56:00 AM

yepo

Ed · December 09, 2008, 12:43:53 PM

Yeah, I did go to the information night and I have handed my application in, whether ACTION accepts or rejects my application is up to them. No news yet whether I am successful or not.

Irisbus Rider · December 09, 2008, 11:03:36 PM

Fantastic, and good luck! They should accept it, but typical ACTION will take their sweet time.

Ed · January 10, 2009, 09:55:35 PM

Apparently I'm going to TISC for an ACTION driving assessment on the Wednesday coming up.

Busnerd · January 11, 2009, 12:31:39 AM

Wow, that was surprisingly fast.

Had I got my P's sooner I too could be driving now! But I didn't, so I have 10 more months to wait...

Buzz Killington · January 11, 2009, 10:24:23 AM

nice, let us know how you go acvbn

Irisbus Rider · January 11, 2009, 02:13:47 PM

Yeah, definately! All the very best of luck!