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Driver did not stop!
On Saturday June 27th 2009 at the Northbound stop in Eureka at 5th & U Streets at 4:56PM the driver did not stop for three patrons that were visibly standing at the stop.
To ensure the last bus of the day stopped for me I stood in the lane of traffic as the bus approached and waved. I did not try to impede or stop traffic, just made sure there was no mistake that I was waiting for the bus. I did not put myself or the bus in danger.
This upset the driver and as I boarded he said if I do that again he would drive by. I told him that the driver drove by earlier and he said "Thats not my problem.".
Why are most bus drivers angry and have an (its not my problem) attitude?
Give them some incentive to be polite and professional. Maybe you could have mystery riders.
What kind of accountability do the drivers have?
Can you recommend ho I should have reacted or behaved? Why did the bus not stop?
Concerned Rider
To ensure the last bus of the day stopped for me I stood in the lane of traffic as the bus approached and waved. I did not try to impede or stop traffic, just made sure there was no mistake that I was waiting for the bus. I did not put myself or the bus in danger.
This upset the driver and as I boarded he said if I do that again he would drive by. I told him that the driver drove by earlier and he said "Thats not my problem.".
Why are most bus drivers angry and have an (its not my problem) attitude?
Give them some incentive to be polite and professional. Maybe you could have mystery riders.
What kind of accountability do the drivers have?
Can you recommend ho I should have reacted or behaved? Why did the bus not stop?
Concerned Rider
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Inappropriate?Sorry you had a bad experience. I don't think it's fair to say most bus drivers are "angry." In my experience most bus drivers, particularly with Humboldt transit agencies, are impressively friendly and helpful.
This sounds like an exception.
Could you tell if the 4:56p bus was full to capacity? -
Inappropriate?I would not say I had a bad experience. I love the bus! I was frustrated when the bus drove on by. I was frustrated when my actions to ensure the next bus stopped were not appropriate according to the driver. There was not a suggestion of how to proceed. There still is not.
If the bus is full to capacity, maybe the front of the bus could indicate so. Maybe someone at HTA could answer the phone and explain what happened. The first thing I did was call.
Im not irate. Im not being unreasonable. I dont need to take the bus. Im on a rant and I want someone (future riders) to have satisfaction. Its too late for me.
Eric
I’m not satisfied.
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Inappropriate?I was in the same situation this morning! I called and the person who answered was really helpful. I also agree that the majority of the bus drivers I have encountered are exceptionally rude and unfriendly.
I’m frustrated
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Inappropriate?I was also dissed by a bus driver this morning! Really upset right now because I am missing work and the stop was stated on the schedule! Railroad and Central Ave. set to arrive at 6:06 am. Aside from failing to take me to my location, the bus was late too.
...pissed
I’m pissed
