🚀 go-pugleaf

On Feb 3, 12:59 pm, wmd <wmd5...@yahoo.ca> wrote:
> On 03/02/2011 12:48 PM, Dr.Trash wrote:
>
> > It's a shame really the actions of this one driver can overshadow the
> > excellent work done by dozens of other drivers that do a great job and
> > can make a trip
> > a pleasant one. I can't help but wonder you 4 folks that called to
> > complain seemed to react quickly do you all have the Metro Transit
> > operators on speed
> > dial. LOL If so it might be a good idea if we all did kudos to you
> > all.
>
> Granted there are bad apples in every profession, but clearly this
> driver did something to warrant the response DB describes. If DB's
> version of what the driver said is accurate, he was clearly being rude
> and even verbally abusive to say, "Sit down and shut up!"
>
> He challenged the customer by saying, "Call someone who cares!" His
> challenge was met, and then some, by several other customers.
>
> The number is fairly well known... I assume they would have called HRM's
> main switchboard. I think it is 490-4000. That is the number you call
> for all things HRM, and they route callers as necessary.
>
> Here is an example of negative union involvement, though - Best, if
> you're reading, here you go. If the driver's actions can be proven, he
> should be disciplined and/or perhaps fired. Unfortunately neither is
> likely to happen. THAT is one of the big problems with unionism.
>
> wmd

*No question it is a problem with unions. I do give the bus driver the
right to use the wash room, take a little break, get a coffee.
However, being as rude as described is outside the realm of
expectation. Union - get a hand slap, perhaps. Non-union, get a
reprimand, and if this is a repeat offender, get fired.