First Manchester

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RE: First Manchester

(29/06/2014 17:32)acocker96 Wrote:  Heres a question its a bit random but why don't buses have an ignition key like coaches do?

Some buses have ignition keys, certainly Scanias did until fairly recently at least (I haven't been in one newer than an 08) but Scanias share much of their dash with the truck range. Also Dennis Lances had keys, as I recall, and there were some others that I can't remember. All were very awkward to remove, but they were there. However a master switch and start and stop buttons have always been prevalent.

The problem with using keys in a vehicle which has countless not-so-careful drivers is that they get lost or snapped off in the barrel (both big and expensive problems) - and, of course, nobody ever knows how it's happened!

That contrasts with coaches, which are often run by smaller companies or have the same driver, or few drivers, regularly, meaning they take more care as they often consider the vehicle 'theirs'. Additionally keys are required on coaches for locking them when they're parked up, which isn't an issue with buses.