Originally Posted by
Confus
If people thought for just a second and put their case sideways, without all four wheels touching the floor, they would realise it would remain immobile. Most drivers near the airport happily allowed the wheelchair space to be used for this if not already occupied, but some are now sticking heavier to the rules given the above.
You are not wrong but there are drivers out there who are just little martinets. Quoting "'Elth an Safty Mate" I have watched it in action. I once flew from EMA and a Spanish couple who had a push chair, a couple of suitcases, and precious little English who were coming from the car rental place were refused by the bus driver on such grounds in a tone that brooked no leeway or argument. They didn't understand so he started to shout. HI and I sprang into action helping them stow the cases and I told the driver in no uncertain terms how unreasonable and unpleasant he was being to visitors to the country. He told me to mind my own business and I said that the way visitors who did not speak much English became my business, He had been chatting to some girl from W., H. Smiths (I think) right beneath a sign instructing that the driver was not to be disturbed. I won't bore you with the outcome - as HI got stuck in at that stage.
However, sometimes these drivers think that they are Lewis Hamilton and Mick Lynch combined. They can be lovely and they can be proper sourpusses.