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Re: MTA Bus Driver Assaulted By Fare-Beating Suspect Speaks Out, interview w/ CBS-2 |
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Posted by Brooklyn67 on Tue Sep 25 10:40:44 2012, in response to Re: MTA Bus Driver Assaulted By Fare-Beating Suspect Speaks Out, interview w/ CBS-2, posted by mci guy on Tue Sep 25 10:21:31 2012. Drivers that operate "by the book" almost always wind up in more trouble than if they had simply worked with a little more common sense and a little less feeling of (a) authority and (b) intimidation. The "book" is only there for the benefit of the TA, not the employee.When I drove, I employed my own set of "real world" rules. This included rarely, if ever arguing with passengers, never making a big deal over the fare or transfers and never getting myself personally involved in any situation that could potentially lead to problems (on or off the job). With respect to paper transfers, my brown bag was hooked onto the RTS bar pole. I didn't touch them, let alone look at them. Drop whatever you wanted into the farebox or the "transfer bag" and have a nice day. I couldn't care less. My job was to provide safe, scheduled service to the people of New York City. My other job was to protect myself and the people who rode my bus. Let the TA protect themselves. Nobody was out there looking out for me between midnight and 6:00 AM -- except me, and that's how I operated. To you new guys who might be reading this -- PLEASE don't sweat the small stuff. Your goal is to go home to your loved ones after your tour. Take the violation with a smile and have dinner with your wife. Or email me and I'll tell you how to beat that violation :-) |
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