tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post5404945805903824280..comments2023-12-02T02:39:47.828-08:00Comments on RANTINGS OF A FORMER TRIMET BUS DRIVER: TRIMET CHEAPS OUT SENDS DRIVERS BATHROOM INTO DANGEROUS LOCATIONSAl Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670275801784105978noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-90188456437700042032013-04-23T11:28:26.149-07:002013-04-23T11:28:26.149-07:00And I don't really see how you can equate what...And I don't really see how you can equate what we are doing here with anything that Trimet does.<br /><br />At least there are opposing views here, there is never an opposing view coming out of that transit industrial complex.Al Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670275801784105978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-2458989301090675102013-04-23T11:26:34.847-07:002013-04-23T11:26:34.847-07:00WE aint doing shit, just having our usual squabble...WE aint doing shit, just having our usual squabble with Jason.Al Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670275801784105978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-73461482213034253862013-04-23T10:00:56.030-07:002013-04-23T10:00:56.030-07:00Because we're certain to find a solution by do...Because we're certain to find a solution by doing the exact same things we condemn the enemy for. Cameron Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12059114435462086719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-80346498855326831382013-04-23T09:22:36.909-07:002013-04-23T09:22:36.909-07:00And as far as I am concerned, everything bad is Tr...And as far as I am concerned, everything bad is Trimet's fault.<br /><br />Just like Trimet puts forth the argument that everything bad is related to the union benefits.<br /><br />Same deal.Al Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670275801784105978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-56967038945315908162013-04-23T09:20:59.743-07:002013-04-23T09:20:59.743-07:00Lots of people are 'sick of us guys'
Does...Lots of people are 'sick of us guys'<br /><br />Doesn't cause me a second thought.<br /><br />We just keep going no matter what.<br /><br />Al Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670275801784105978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-78394137638318287422013-04-23T03:34:38.673-07:002013-04-23T03:34:38.673-07:00Thanks for summarizing why I'm sick of you guy...Thanks for summarizing why I'm sick of you guys. Someone makes a comment suggesting maybe TriMet isn't the vain in every situation, and everyone treated him like shit, with snide, holier than thou comments. Bonus points coming from people with seriously misplaced pride. Cameron Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12059114435462086719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-80384951897875908442013-04-23T02:48:02.246-07:002013-04-23T02:48:02.246-07:00The bottom line is that I remember discussion on t...The bottom line is that I remember discussion on the Yahoo group of the store restroom being found unacceptable and the article (citing not just the agency but actual operators too) backs that up. If you want, you can go and search for it yourself.<br /><br />In addition, I've been in that store (though not the restroom) myself and I don't recall being too impressed with the conditions.<br /><br />While the portable restroom may not be heated, it should be sanitary and fit to be a restroom.<br /><br />And given that a) TriMet does not seem to have a problem paying for restroom access at many other places, and b) the portable restroom is a cost itself, it does not seem that it was a cost issue.Jason McHuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16755863891262666887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-24995027807112589842013-04-22T23:07:47.614-07:002013-04-22T23:07:47.614-07:00Freddy beats the living shit out of JASON!<a href="https://vimeo.com/64617424" rel="nofollow">Freddy beats the living shit out of JASON!</a>Al Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670275801784105978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-35020348913219949162013-04-22T22:39:29.591-07:002013-04-22T22:39:29.591-07:00Since Trimet is a pack of liars I will believe the...Since Trimet is a pack of liars I will believe the store owner that Trimet was too cheap to pay for a bathroom with running water.<br /><br />Fetsch is complaining about a 'mop closet' but an unheated plastic box with a hole in it is better?Al Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670275801784105978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-65774448402742368322013-04-22T22:25:50.460-07:002013-04-22T22:25:50.460-07:00Go ask a driver out of Powell or Center garage who...Go ask a driver out of Powell or Center garage who has driven the 19 about it. Then you'll get a straight answer. Until then Jason, stop trying to prove you're always right. You're not perfect.The Chauffeurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732647415048472668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-57362992469835100662013-04-22T22:07:29.850-07:002013-04-22T22:07:29.850-07:00I believe the notice came from TriMet.
And I'...I believe the notice came from TriMet.<br /><br />And I'm not sure if it was recently added to the article, but it now says:<br /><br />However, Fetsch said it was more complicated than that. "It was a cleanliness issue," she said. The Checkers Market restroom "was in a mop closet. We opted for the Porta Potties." Jason McHuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16755863891262666887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-80226418118288955222013-04-22T22:04:23.964-07:002013-04-22T22:04:23.964-07:00Your making assumptions and calling the store owne...Your making assumptions and calling the store owner a liar.Al Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670275801784105978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-58562082266686874292013-04-22T22:02:33.401-07:002013-04-22T22:02:33.401-07:00So Mr know it all, who was the notice from?So Mr know it all, who was the notice from?Al Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670275801784105978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-56533828408079175232013-04-22T20:59:35.959-07:002013-04-22T20:59:35.959-07:00From the article:
In 2007, however, several bus dr...From the article:<br />In 2007, however, several bus drivers said they suddenly received a notice that Checkers was "not a suitable restroom."Jason McHuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16755863891262666887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-11889246638593468392013-04-22T20:54:34.818-07:002013-04-22T20:54:34.818-07:00Yes, I saw what he claimed, but that's not wha...Yes, I saw what he claimed, but that's not what I remember. I believe the discussion took place on the Yahoo! group, if you want to go look for it.<br /><br />Given that (I'm pretty sure) TriMet willingly pays for access at many other places, there probably was a good reason why TriMet decided not to pay. And I recall that a supervisor saw it and declared the conditions unacceptable.Jason McHuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16755863891262666887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-69477000066653966582013-04-22T20:41:42.000-07:002013-04-22T20:41:42.000-07:00You didn't read the store owners comments or w...You didn't read the store owners comments or what?Al Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670275801784105978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-84697330632103458682013-04-22T20:21:44.575-07:002013-04-22T20:21:44.575-07:00From what I remember, the restroom was found to be...From what I remember, the restroom was found to be in an unacceptable condition. It wasn't a cost issue.Jason McHuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16755863891262666887noreply@blogger.com