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The thread discusses the communication surrounding the safety measures for bus drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The original poster comments on the risks bus drivers face without proper PPE, implying that exposing them to the virus equates to a gamble with their lives. Subsequent replies express skepticism about the effectiveness or messaging of PPE use, concluding that, as time passes and more information emerges, the topic is no longer considered news. Overall, the tone reflects concern over COVID-19 safety protocols and their communication.
The thread discusses the communication surrounding the safety measures for bus drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The original poster comments on the risks bus drivers face without proper PPE, implying that exposing them to the virus equates to a gamble with their lives. Subsequent replies express skepticism about the effectiveness or messaging of PPE use, concluding that, as time passes and more information emerges, the topic is no longer considered news. Overall, the tone reflects concern over COVID-19 safety protocols and their communication.
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Well , every action has a reaction. It is not so much the headline but what lies behind it.
If a gambler only bets on red, chances are he will eventually win on red.
Sending bus drivers out to mingle with the public without PPE , increases their chances of getting Covid 19.
Results are in .
Taking a gamble on bus drivers lives is not that much of a gamble . Chances are high they will win but lose their lives.
If a gambler only bets on red, chances are he will eventually win on red.
Sending bus drivers out to mingle with the public without PPE , increases their chances of getting Covid 19.
Results are in .
Taking a gamble on bus drivers lives is not that much of a gamble . Chances are high they will win but lose their lives.
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i see what they tried to do but it doesn't come across well
ppe only has a value if you know it works... which is not the case here
someones mum said and yes we are looking at doing it different ways = not news
ppe only has a value if you know it works... which is not the case here
someones mum said and yes we are looking at doing it different ways = not news
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Time marches on so yes it is no longer news. 
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