Stranded Lorry Drivers

[tiggerblue10]

How are they coping for food and toilet facilities?

I feel awful for them especially if they're not near any services :o(

[Mamyalynne]

I'd have hoped that the portaloos and catering facilities that were talked about a few months ago have been brought into play.

[douglas9401]

Not stranded, resting and waiting in eager anticipation of what will surely be a swift and glorious result from tough negotiation.

This was always part of the plan, to rest drivers and have the fresh and ready to go.

[237SJ]

One of the drivers earlier on today said that the local authorities had organised accommodation in local hotels last night but now that a lot more lorries have arrived, he thought they would be sleeping in their cabs tonight.

[tiggerblue10]

Ah yes Mamy, of course, portaloos. Should've thought of that.

[Mamyalynne]

There's overflow parking with facilities at Manston Airfield.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55405299

[tiggerblue10]

That's good. As long as they're getting some support.

[JimF]

TTT and TheLand look away now:

The Sikh community in Kent have rallied round with a massive curry cook-off! Outstanding!
https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2020-12-22/sikh-community-prepare-hot-meals-for-stranded-lorry-drivers-on-m20

[Mamyalynne]

Wonderful.

[-SharonA-]

If no loos supplied, let's hope plague is not added to the mix!

[Unsureme]

15 of them got Parking Tickets though.

[tonyav]

Looks like the lorries will start moving tomorrow providing that the divers prove negative with a covid test.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/22/covid-uk-may-test-all-lorry-drivers-to-try-to-break-port-gridlock?via=webuproar

[gingejbee]

^ what? They're going to dive under the Channel?

[ummmm]

My OH drives a utilities van for work. It has a hot water urn, microwave, small fridge and a toilet (not all together)

[New Judge]

I understand the Sally Army has stepped in. Never a good idea to rely on any government agencies at a time like this.

[tiggerblue10]

Just read that loads of supplies are being provided.

Those with negative results are now on the move thankfully.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55420193