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(From The Star (Sheffield))

Neighbours in Fulwood handed in an 85-name petition to councillors to complain about bus drivers at the Barncliffe Road terminus.Residents are annoyed many of the bus drivers on First's 40 service and Stagecoach's 120 service leave their engines running which causes noise, vibration and fumes.They also claimed that if they ask the bus drivers to turn off their engines, they are met with abuse.Beryl Brown, who organised the petition, told councillors: "These buses are having a negative impact on the lives of residents around Crimicar Lane."We have problems with noise, vibration, fumes, unattended buses and frequent breakdowns. The bus drivers urinate, swear and intimidate residents."We feel they should not be approached as we have a fear of reprisals from drivers."The residents say there are far too many buses on the route and some should be ...

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