Transperth bus driver complaints about nussbaum

There was no announcement about new cases, but the premier confirmed a transperth bus driver who had been overseas and returned to work had tested positive for covid19. For event organisers who want special transperth services, and enquiries about free tickets, donations or other sponsorship. Transperth bus driver full time former employee perth wa 11 december 2017. A bus driver from princeton, new jersey has recently written a note to the parents of a set of siblings on her bus. But when you get dealt a shitty busdriver, it really can spoil your day, especially when youre in a wheelchair and need a tad bit more assistance. Use this if you feel threatened or to report any incident a transit officer should attend, for example antisocial behavior on a transperth service. It says if the driver s certain antisocial behaviour has. The frustrated bus driver on the 507 bus to carousel shopping centre unleashed an angry tirade after an ambulance blocked the road at. My partner who uses the bus everyday has had problems with him too such as him just stopping the bus to get off for a cigarette. Many companies do but few deliver and follow through. Complaints about london bus drivers evening standard. Please provide your name and smartrider number if applicable below. New 201718 data from the public transport authority show there were 256 infringements issued, including 222 for speeding and 32 for running a red light. Wa bus driver bogs bus in sand near pinjarra after taking.

And their health issues and work problems differ somewhat from tour, longdistance, and school bus drivers. Save lives congestion charge, ulez and lez charges have been suspended to help critical workers. All transperth online properties are actively monitored during normal business hours see individual account properties for details. In comparison with 201718, complaint volumes reduced by 2% and we achieved a 9% improvement in response timeliness. A poor bus driver who missed a turn has seen his bus get bogged in sand near pinjarra. Complaints, commendations, suggestions and general comments can be made the online feedback form below or by phone to our infoline 62. Bus disruption set to continue as striking drivers push.

Apr 10, 2009 for instance, if there was a problem with 1 of the bus drivers and it was reported to the mta, the person taking the complaint was a former bus driver, and the complaint was never dealt with appropriately, because this person was trying to save face for her friends. A perth bus driver infected with covid19 after an international holiday had been back at work for more than a week before he tested positive. Buses are being fitted with a cash box near the driver, into which. This paper presents a successful way to schedule daysoff on a yearly basis and shifts on a monthly basis in one of the finnish bus transportation companies. In accordance with the pta complaints handling policy. Im one of those lucky people who get to work at something they love with exceptionally gifted people who truly work together with others best interests at heart. Bus driver actions make up the bulk of complaints received about canterburys bus service each month. Since 1999, transperth had focussed on replacing its bus fleet with modern, lowentry, fully wheelchairaccessible buses. From tuesday 14 april all transperth parking will be free. Include details on any recent changes that may have affected this stoproute.

Maybe the disabled person has been waiting ages for a bus since there are more buggy users then wheelchairs users i have been there with a friend and 8 buses went by saying there is a bus a couple mins behind aka 10 mins each so she could of been waiting ages to be able to get on a bus. Nhtsa may defer to state laws like they do on seat. A day earlier, passengers boarded a crosstown bus on 42nd street, heading east toward the united nations, as someone up front got change from the driver. On some occasions, we may need to share your information with bus operators for these purposes. Jan 01, 2020 but among public transit drivers, bus drivers suffer almost 63 percent of the reported injuries. Cecil ave, cannington transperth tp2673 special cat bus. And one bus driver wanted me to say please even though i said ramp please as. We are reducing the need for our bus drivers to handle cash on transperth bus services. Perth bus driver unleashes after ambulance attending car. I have seen an action bus driver stop the bus and kick off the offenders after threatening to call the police.

The work of bus drivers and their contribution to excellence. Posted 19th june 20 by myfanwy in advice, problems with buses. Find out about transperth s regional services around western australia. The bus driver was said to have suddenly stopped the bus and forced the boy off the bus on an isolated stretch of road in perths southeastern suburbs. Often issues such as bus shelters, footpaths, street lighting, and condition of the road or the roadside is the.

The wa government said 7 passengers paid in cash across the driver s eight shifts from march 9. The exact routes driven by a transperth bus driver infected with covid19 have been revealed, as it emerged more than passengers exchanged cash with him. Bus driver, transperth jobs in perth wa with salaries. Other complaints include a bus driver accused of going as fast as possible the wrong way around a roundabout and another said to be so distracted by a female. In accordance with the pta complaints handling policy, anonymous feedback indicated by entering a dash into the required fields will be forwarded to the relevant area for actioning where sufficient information has been provided to facilitate investigation. She felt compelled to write the note after what she caught the two kids doing on the bus and felt she could no longer keep silent. Transperth operates a fleet of more than 1483 buses that service 282 standard routes, 293 school bus routes and 10 cat central area transit routes. Jul 19, 2016 hundreds of complaints about bus drivers, but stress taking its toll. Services will appear as scheduled until the driver logs onto the trip and begins. A transperth bus driver received a positive test for covid19 on monday 23 march 2020. Hopefully these are one off incidents rather than a sign that transperth has not learnt from previous reports of dangerous driving. I notified him that he had missed my stop, and he proceeded to yell at me. And im rewarded in so many ways beyond the great pay. Transperth offers bus, ferry and train services which currently serve the perth metropolitan area from the perth cbd, east to wundowie.

Sep 05, 2012 the very mortal life of city bus drivers. Driver rostering, preceded by vehicle scheduling and driver scheduling, is the last phase in the bus transit scheduling process. Perth bus driver for swan transit tests positive to. Whether you have a commendation or a complaint, a question or a suggestion, we want to hear from you. Below is a listing of current job opportunities at the pta. Nussbaum transportation why nussbaum transportation was ready for a videobased safety program. The transperth system consists of an extensive bus network, a fullyelectrified urban train system, and ferry service. Once again a careless inconsiderate act of driving that could have had serious consequences.

About the limitations of the information provided here. I asked for a forwarding ticket and was told that they dont give them. Nov 17, 2017 a transperth bus driver in perths south appears to have bitten off a bit more than he could chew on friday morning, getting his concertina bus stuck while trying to negotiate a roundabout. The wa government said 7 passengers paid in cash across the driver s eight shifts from march 918, before he stopped work on thursday when.

Perth bus drivers were issued with an average of nearly five traffic fines every week last year, mostly for speeding. Loved that there were two different free bus routes to choose from in perth. I even called the transperth complaints line afterwards and told them about this yep, ive become one those people now. Please complete all the required fields to ensure transperth can contact you regarding your feedback. Click on the titles below for transperth, transwa and transregional contact details. As director of human resources and safety for leading truckload carrier nussbaum transportation, he had lots and lots of data.

Transport for london tfl, its subsidiaries and service providers will use the personal information you provide on this form to process your feedback and provide you with a response, or the information or services you have requested. Wa, australia thanks transperth for the unenjoyable bus rides today. Commuters are set to face more disruption as bus drivers vote to continue their industrial campaign, after heavy fog added to perths transport chaos this morning for those battling to. Transperth has the right to remove any post seen as breaking the house rules, as well as the right to report or block any user from which we receive a pattern of rulebreaking activity.

Three things are required of a bus driver from wheelchairbound passengers to lower the bus, to unfold the ramp and to lift the seat in the 4seated area. Contracts to operate claremont, marmion and joondalup transperth bus services awarded to transit systems pty ltd. Transperth perth 2020 all you need to know before you go. Special assistance at stations 1800 800 022 we answer calls from first service to last service, seven days a week. The bus driver did not stop at main and 5th even though the sign was lit.

Covid19 positive driver information on bus trips taken. Action taken name date return form to school or transportation department. Ask a question about working or interviewing at transdev. The right management of such situations reveals their different skills. Today, tomorrow, wed, 22 apr 20, thu, 23 apr 20, fri. Letter of complaint just submitted to transperth 20012010, 05. If you need something fixed on your truck, its taken. These buses are a combination of mercedes and volvo natural gas and low sulphur 0.

The hardest part of the job was try to remember the new routes almost every 2 weeks which is very hard for new drivers. You expect at least a minute of stoppage time from the bus driver at the fucking busport. Frustrated perth bus driver out of line over angry. Perth walkabouts handy guide to catching transperth buses. A typical day at work as split shift was start early in the morning about 5 or 6 am, drove about 4 hours, then have a break for 2 to 3 hours, then drove another 34 hours in the afternoon, managers only talk to you when you have some problems. The pta strives to provide the highest level of public transport services to our community. Hundreds of complaints about bus drivers, but stress taking. They deliver on the things they tell you and make you feel welcome and important.

The exact routes driven by a transperth bus driver infected with covid19 have been revealed, as it emerged more than passengers. She got kicked off at oats street it was the 998 from curtin to oats street and she recorded a video saying that the bus driver was a racist bitch. The maps are clear and helpful and the drivers are used to tourists riding for an entire loop to get an overview of the city. Bus drivers note to parents goes viral after what kids did. One bus driver wanted to know why i wanted her to put the ramp down when she could clearly see well i hope she could that i had a pram. I have learnt to endeavour to record as much detail as possible and will now report all incidents to transperth via their online reporting form and to the wa police via their online reporting form.

Aug 31, 2009 edward hausnerthe new york times on aug. Letter of complaint just submitted to transperth perth. I have just submitted this letter via the transperth feedback homepage. Mercedes benz o305 bus 444 classic example of the first aluminium bus built for the transperth fleet. From monday 6 april services across the network will change.

Apply to bus driver, truck driver, dispatcher and more. Transperth operates a fleet of more than 1483 buses that service 282 standard routes, 293 school bus. Complaints, commendations, suggestions and general comments can be made. The data analysis has shown that the driver s activity is permeated by unforeseen events that occur randomly and, in some situations, if not most, the expected action is to anticipate incidents and accidents. For privacy and staff confidentiality reasons we cant always give detailed feedback on the. For online help with travel or trip planning, please visit 511. Compliments and complaints department of transport and. Regretfully i felt the need to once again report a transperth bus driver. The job of city bus driver has long been one of the most stressful and hazardous gigs in town. All our job vacancies are also advertised on the wa government jobs website. In 2005, for example, of the 18, 1 injuries sustained by transit workers, almost 12,000 injuries were bus related.

Complaint letter of bus driver to management documentshub. I am here with a number of complaints against certain issues and wanted them to be in notice of yours as well. When bus drivers stopped giving change the new york times. Nussbaum makes a promise during recruitment to tell you the straight truth. A frustrated bus driver has unleashed an angry tirade about an ambulance blocking the road at the scene of a car crash in perths southern suburbs. No wonder, then, that they are not always twinklyeyed paragons of civility. Their new driver training program is very detailed and comprehensive and the best in the industry. Transperth bus gets stuck trying to negotiate roundabout. A bus driver who demanded an ambulance responding to a car crash move out of his way was out of line, according to witnesses. Respected sir, with due respect it is to state that i am driver of school bus no.

Bus drivers deal with two wellknown stress inducers. This was one of many buses used on the transperth cng highfloor bus farewell tour, despite being a newer lowfloor bus. Ive had problems with this driver before eg not stopping to pick me up, not stopping when the buzzer is pressed. Perth bus drivers cop five traffic fines a week the west. Nov 01, 2018 you can file a complaint about any bus company violation of the americans with disabilities act such as a bus with a broken wheelchair lift, or a driver or bus employee not offering required assistance to a passenger with a disability. If you want to drive for a company that treats drivers like royalty, then go to nussbaum.

A safety complaint is related to the mechanical condition of the bus bald tires, brakes that might be faulty, lights not properly operating, etc. Knox county schools a copy of this report will be sent to the bus contractor. Call transperth and leave a complaint that this is happening a lot to your route, they should look into it and see if they need to adjust the schedule. As a bonus, the regular 935 transperth bus service tofrom the city edge and kings park is also free for that part of its route. Even though i repeatedly asked him to stop the bus, he continued to drive, finally stopping the bus at the next stop on main and 12th. Its a first eastern counties 66 bus in ipswich thanks x. Driver told me no, i couldnt fold it because there was no luggage storage so me and the dc would have to leave the bus. Just another complaint about aucklands public transport. May 23, 2012 more parents are coming forward with concerns over how a substitute bus driver missed every bus stop on a route from an elementary school last week. Feedback and complaints public transport authority. Ttc customer complaints hit record high, but so do. Attach additional sheets or information if relevant.

The federal motor carrier safety administration fmcsa has jurisdiction over interstate drivers, but if it is a local transit system, the national highway traffic safety administration nhtsa, which is an agency of the federal department of transportation, regulates seat belt use and design. Bus drivers industrial action to affect services across. This scene inside a transperth bus, the video taken by a passenger on their smartphone. The driver is responsible for driving the bus safely, managing passenger disputes and unruly behaviour on the bus, retailing, information provision, first aid, delivering services to all passenger groups with varying needs, and delivering customer service in a pleasant and professional way. Transperth bus tp 1110 april 2, 2009 poor driver behaviour. I said to the driver id fold the pushchair, not a problem at all and there was no need to have asked her to wait for the next bus. Nobody was injured in any bus fires as the drivers were quick to respond and evacuate any passengers before the fires became lethal. Transperth journeyplanner mobile services official transperth. Drivers can, and should take action like this, and im sure it would be somewhere in their contract. First, i know about the zones, cat busses and free transit zones all maps from the transperth. Bus driver, transperth jobs now available in perth wa. Bus driver, we are hiring, utility worker and more on. To get where you want to go without the fuss its important to know of any transperth bus service disruptions and changes. Ill be visiting perth around september, but im way too confused about how the cash tickets for busses work there.

Did you know we have over 570 different job titles within the pta, ranging from operational roles such as railcardrivers, transit officers and signalling technicians to corporate areas like finance, safety, and training and development we also have an entire division committed to the planning and infrastructure associated with public transport, as well as a major projects unit to take. You can track your bus, train or ferry live on the app. Describe in detail the particular issue you have with the bus stopsroute. We take feedback about our staff very seriously, so please provide as much detail as possible so we can investigate your issue. We have been advised by the department of health that the only. Service complaints include discrimination, ticket issues, and possibly lost baggage. Apr 11, 20 ttc customer complaints hit record high, but so do compliments. While the rail network is a great way to explore perth, sometimes you might find you need to go somewhere thats not within easy reach of the train station. You should report a bus safety issue you observe as soon as possible, but at least within 60 days. I have had an open ticket with their complaints dept for almost 3 months now. The protected industrial action is the latest in a series of strikes by. Jan, 20 the driver got way to close, so close in fact that i could have easily smacked the side of the bus with my hand.