tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post6679146980720602335..comments2023-12-02T02:39:47.828-08:00Comments on RANTINGS OF A FORMER TRIMET BUS DRIVER: Discrimination against Merlo operators?Al Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670275801784105978noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-89761272988868380692011-11-03T19:27:39.080-07:002011-11-03T19:27:39.080-07:00And don't forget that because TriMet respects ...And don't forget that because TriMet respects Civil Rights, your announcements must be made in each of the six languages that those signs are in (English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, and Japanese...and why those languages, I don't know. Might as well throw German and French in there for good measure.)Erik H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14754458674336580085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-18734149223502382762011-11-03T13:58:39.547-07:002011-11-03T13:58:39.547-07:00I've laid out my plan of attack here.
Just st...I've laid out my plan of attack here.<br /><br />Just stop the bus at all these "places" where there is some sort of silly requirement, get out of the seat, turn around, and make whatever announcement I am required to make.<br /><br />At least the people riding the bus can see just what kind of company we have to slave for.<br /><br />My schedule will be ruined but there is no other way to do it since I have to be very clear that I am doing it.<br /><br />I can't see any other way to do it, it will be hard to set me up for a fall if I follow that procedure.<br /><br />We are dealing with low class management, they are capable of anything.Al Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670275801784105978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-22003882838842624022011-11-03T12:51:16.804-07:002011-11-03T12:51:16.804-07:00Here's a suggestion:
CALL EVERYTHING! Stops,...Here's a suggestion:<br /><br />CALL EVERYTHING! Stops, landmarks, zone boundaries, cross-streets, even river and creek crossings.<br /><br />Then, you'll get complained on for focusing too much on talking than on driving. You'll be making an announcement when you have to slam on your brakes, and it'll be YOUR fault because you were too busy making an announcement.<br /><br />TriMet Operators: Can never win. Of course having a modern, up-to-date transit fleet with ASA announcements on every bus would be nice to have...but...that would involve spending money on buses!Erik H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14754458674336580085noreply@blogger.com