tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post2375154075968675363..comments2023-12-02T02:39:47.828-08:00Comments on RANTINGS OF A FORMER TRIMET BUS DRIVER: Trimet's Liar in chief-Roberta Altstadt-UPDATEDAl Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670275801784105978noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-69394016786567337772015-06-11T16:32:45.342-07:002015-06-11T16:32:45.342-07:00The bottom line here is that when operators switch...The bottom line here is that when operators switch sign ups and end up with new routes there is no training provided for them.<br /><br />Lots of drivers take the time to drive the route in their cars on their own time.<br /><br />If Trimet were genuinely interested in customer service they would pay drivers to go out an learn the routes before they began driving them.<br /><br />The facts are that Trimet 'customer service' is the same as 'lip service'Al Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670275801784105978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-14246902440109475362015-06-11T12:34:52.307-07:002015-06-11T12:34:52.307-07:00When a driver is first hired the trainers do try t...When a driver is first hired the trainers do try to make sure that when they take the new hire on the road that they cover as many routes as possible. Before a new hire has finished their training time the last week or two they are put on a line with a line trainer. It is usually the line that the new hire will be driving right after training. That is the only line training that I am aware of that TriMet offers. We are told that if we have any concerns about our line that we are able to contact training. Training tends to be very busy and it is difficult to get assistance with a line. Usually we are told to follow our route description and we will be fine.<br />At the start of a new sign up periods the road supervisors are usually out in full force hanging out in areas know as trouble spots to try and help keep the operators on track. So the first week does tend to be off track while the drivers get use to their new run. Chris Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090612272758812114noreply@blogger.com