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You try to do something nice…
Posted by: | CommentsHeya all,
Since I started blogging I have not really had a *gripe* post so to speak… However I wanted to see your thoughts on two things that occurred today.
Strangely enough both of these occurred on Sydney’s Buses. The first happened this morning when I was getting on a bus… the driver had a go at me because I was carrying a stock standard 600ml bottle of Diet Coke. Now in the 10 odd years that I have been catching Sydney’s buses I have *never* had an issue carrying a bottle of Diet Coke with me. I saw on one of the signs on the buses that food and drink were not allowed but… *REALLY* logic would dictate that if I am going from point A to point B in the city there is a really good change that I could have some sort of beverage with me. Thoughts anyone?
The second was this evening after I had been out for a game of snooker with my mate Tim. I was coming home on the second bus for the trip… a young teenager got on the bus at one of the stops and could not make the fare (for whatever reason, he had enough for the concession but not the full fee). I felt sorry for the guy and went up to the driver and said that I would pay the rest (it was only a dollar extra) and the bus driver refused. He told me that I could not pay the fare… I was *DUMBFOUNDED*. In the end I had to let it go, but I felt so bad for the guy. All I wanted to do was help out and I could not… Not happy JAN!!!.
So what are your thoughts on this? I honestly could not believe that I just wanted to help out and the driver would not let me. *Sigh* you try to help out…
Anyhoo that was my experience for today. As a plus keep an eye out for a special extra post coming within the next 2 days. *YAY* extra content.
See you soon… Stu 
One of Sydney’s Best Bus Drivers
Posted by: | CommentsI was on the bus yesterday, heading into town to have lunch with a friend. After two stops there was a lady with a baby and a pram attempting to get onto the bus and was having a few issues. I jumped out of my seat to assist her when… what was this… the bus driver did the same thing. He got out of his seat and went to the ends of the earth to help this young woman get on the bus and make her comfortable before continuing the journey.
Before I go any further I would like to introduce you to George:
George would have to be one of the liveliest and kindest bus drivers that I have come across to date. While we were on the bus he was pointing out local landmarks, announced every stop that we arrived at, greeted people with a friendly smile and “Welcome Aboard”. He was telling jokes and getting everyone laughing as well. It felt more like a tour bus than public transport, and this was outstanding for a bit of a change.
For me one of the things I really noticed was how it brought everyone in the bus that little bit closer, by having a laugh and some common ground to talk on, I was able to have some really good conversations with all the people around me. This is something that normally does not occur anymore, at least in Sydney, as if you try to strike up a conversation with a stranger, even just to say hello, they are wondering what you are after.
So I would like to say… Well Done George, you really made the trip a laugh and a memorable one. Keep up the great work and don’t stop smiling.
Stuart
