Brian and I went to Nottingham this morning to do some Christmas shopping.
We caught the bus into town (a) because we have free passes (b) we don't have any trouble finding a car park space and (c) we like to do our bit for the environment.
When we came home, we waited for the bus in the bus station called "Broad Marsh" - a large B S covered by a roof but with one open side with a small wall.
Next to our bus stop, there was a bus with its engine running and, after a few seconds, I started to have breathing difficulties (I have COPD) - so I made my way to the back wall and took a couple of squirts of my inhaler.
Then I got really angry watching this filthy exhaust churning it out still and went up to the driver (who was chatting to an inspector). "Excuse me, why haven't you turned your ignition off - I thought this was against the law now", I said.
I was told that they are allowed to do this for 5 minutes and they do because it causes more fumes when they switch it on again if they don't.
I left saying that - well - I can't breathe.
Did they give a care? ...... did they heck!