Oc transpo driver spurned harassment complaint, woman says. Stuck at a bus stop and wondering how far the bus is. Drivers take special training to operate the double. Oc transpo riders take to twitter to voice complaints. This app uses the new realtime gps data released by oc transpo to allow you to track buses throughout the city of ottawa.
Bus rider grumbling doesnt bother this equally frustrated. You should report a bus safety issue you observe as soon as possible, but at least within 60 days. You meet new an exiting people every second and it feels great being able to help people. It operates an integrated hubandspoke system that includes light metro, bus rapid transit, conventional bus routes, and paratranspo an accessible system for rides using wheelchairs, walkers, etc. What i actually did was enter the rear of the double decker bus and tap my presto card which was in my glove at the time. Travel club insurance oc transpo advanced travel planner travel planner a money detective tool designed to help you plan and budget for upcoming travel. Get this page going by posting your interview experience. Oc transpo ottawacarleton transportation commission is the public transit agency of the. More than two dozen bus routes were changed in recent weeks. Brought to you by nussbaum transportation, terminal exchange dives into the world of trucking. See all bus operator salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market. So i filed a complaint with octranspo for a rude driver that was accusing me for trying to skip the fare.
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. For example, i had dropped off almost standing load of passengers beyond my routes. The crash killed six people including the driver on the oc transpo bus. Ottawa a second oc transpo driver has tested positive for covid19. A safety complaint is related to the mechanical condition of the bus bald tires, brakes that might be faulty, lights not properly operating, etc.
Purchasing is administered by the city of ottawas supply services department. Ride any oc transpo or sto bus to any td place event just show your paper ticket or your eticket confirmation to the operator. No easy fix for longterm care home problems highlighted by covid19. Ask a question about working or interviewing at oc transpo. The fouryear contract extension, which still needs to be ratified by city council, would give oc transpo drivers and mechanics salary increases of two per cent in each of the first three years. A free inside look at oc transpo salary trends based on 7 salaries wages for 6 jobs at oc transpo. They will give you a slip of paper good for the rest of the day. There are 1,678 people driving conventional buses and paratranspo vehicles. Willing to walk out oc transpo drivers talk shortages, recovery. In order to view this page, you must have javascript enabled in your browser. According to an internal memo attributed to transportation general manager.
View the story ottawa takes to twitter to complain about oc transpo on storify ottawa takes to twitter to complain about oc transpo. Td place at lansdowne is the new home of ottawa redblacks, ottawa fury fc, and ottawa 67s. Ottawa faces second lawsuit over fatal bustrain crash. Ottawa woman treated like a criminal by oc transpo workers michelle brynkus says she was humiliated and treated like a criminal by oc transpo workers after she was kicked off the number 97 bus and forced to stand in the rain with all of her luggage because her presto card. Oc transpo says the operator may have first showed symptoms of. Oc transpo revenues are down over the first half of 2017, as the transit agency deals with the financial impacts of higherthanaverage lawsuit settlements and declining ridership rates. Over the first half of 2017, ridership on oc transpo dropped by 1. Trucks shift into higher gear with new technology wsj.
Autologin on future visits show my name in the online users list script executed in 0. It only takes a second, and your information is anonymous. Oc transpo driver jailed for childsex crimes ottawa citizen. A woman says an oc transpo driver told her it wasnt his job to babysit after she complained to him about a man harassing female passengers aboard a bus.
Oc transpo will look at tweaking about a dozen bus routes that were altered in anticipation of a 2018 lrt launch, some of which now stop blocks short of major downtown destinations, transit boss john manconi said wednesday morning. Operators are trained on how to respond to a disturbance on a bus, which includes procedures on keeping safety a priority, for staff and customers, and minimizing the possibility of escalation, said jim hopkins, oc transpo s chief. Complaints, complaints, complaints against oc transpo and sto. Six people, including the driver, were killed when a doubledecker oc transpo bus crashed into an oncoming via rail passenger train at a rail crossing in september. The app received recognition for the getting around category at the apps4ottawa contest that ran in february 2011. Salaries posted anonymously by oc transpo employees. Capital commission ceo tobi nussbaum, i discovered that oc transpo. Oc transpo will look at tweaking about a dozen bus routes that were altered in anticipation of a 2018 lrt launch, some of which now stop blocks short of major downtown destinations, transit boss. Some time i even dropped off passengers on my brake time so they dont miss the game. This month has seen record snowfall in ottawa, and longtime bus driver frank fata says it hasnt been easy on passengers or drivers. Oc transpo uses many articulated buses to provide service. Drivers were told by text messages and general radio bulletins that they must call out stops on the detours, according to oc transpo. Jan 16, 2018 nussbaum transportation announced a new driver pay increase that not only improves permile pay but also attempts to improve fairness, downtime penalties and other headaches drivers commonly face. Oc transpo has a fleet of 944 buses that run on regular streets, all of which are fully accessible lowfloor buses.
The chair of ottawas transit commission was the front man on this issue today, promising to give managers at oc transpo the resources they need to thoroughly investigate these complaints. Reviews from oc transpo employees about oc transpo culture, salaries, benefits, worklife balance, management, job security, and more. With the new presto service i wish oc transpo would implement a standard that bus drivers only priority is 1 driving the bus and 2 keeping everyone on board safe. We will not stand by and allow our members to be treated like robots. Parapay presto my alerts travel planner main navigation open. Working for the city is always a benefit and it was a good experience.
Even when its running late, you can lay good odds that youll be waiting a half hour at least for it, even though its a hightraffic route with scheduled stops every 10 to 15 minutes you know not to bother running to the stop cause it will be late. Oc transpo driver calls out agency, says its not reliable. After oc transpo crash, chilling audio emerges from scene. Oc transpo driver calls out agency, says its not reliable cbc news. Oc transpo refusing to publish performance reports due to lrt construction. Police called in to help wrongway bus driver on highway 174 back to video there was no collision and no charges were laid, police said. The bus operator behind an open letter, criticising oc transpo for cancelling bus trips and not being honest about route timing and driver exhaustion issues, is responding to city of ottawa general manager of transportation services john manconi, who suggested operators should run their complaints through proper channels.
Police called in to help wrongway bus driver on hwy. Will there be an oc transpo machine selling bus tickets at. People are very nice, professional, respectful, ect. Oc transpo customer service oc transpo phone number oc. Frustrations with oc transpo manifested in a recent viral video that features whats supposed to be an oc transpo employee mocking commuters and laughing about the services disarray. Oc transpo routes also provides service to the downtown core of the nearby city of gatineau, quebec, especially during rush hour. Oc transpo drivers, mechanics vote in favour of fouryear. It keeps me out of trouble, said clark reed, a longhaul driver with illinoisbased nussbaum transportation services inc. With ridership and revenues dipping, oc transpo faces. Humanyun sharif survived the crash but detailed in a statement of claim how he was disfigured. Under this scenario, and based on oc transpo s policy to protect both the rights of their passengers and drivers, such action on the part of the driver would be out of their jurisdiction so to speak and as a result they would stay clear of the situation should. A veteran oc transpo driver says the company specifically warns doubledecker operators to beware of transitway overhangs. Bring the exact fare in cash and tell the driver you want a day pass. Goa transit news, info etc page 109 national capital.
Enter the 4 digit code, or let the gps feature find you, and instantly see where your bus is and the estimated time of arrival. I was fortunate enough to snag a 95 as it arrived right when i reached the bus stop and rode comfortably to place dorleans. Supervisors conducted random checks on affected routes, and the services mystery shopping program was also stepped up, oc transpo said. The ottawa citizen reported a few weeks ago that riders made 178 complaints about drivers using electronic devices behind the wheel between the yearlong period from april 1, 2010, to march 31, 2011. Oc transpo is urban transit service of the city of ottawa and gatineau, quebec, ontario, canada. Oc transpo is the urban transit service of the city of ottawa, ontario, canada. Manconi said oc transpo and ottawa public health are most. This is the nussbaum transportation company profile. Todays reason why oc transpo sucks the infamous 2 route. City council voted to axe 20 million dollars from ocs budget.
Oc transpo drivers, dispatchers, and maintenance workers under. Mar 10, 2014 bus crash victims family sues bus driver, city of ottawa. Chris grover had been hoping someone else would speak up. This section of the oc transpo website allows employees private access to current events and information. While cameras and recording devices are banned under a transit bylaw, the rider was denied service without cause, then falsely arrested by oc transpo officials, reads the complaint. Oc transpo ottawacarleton transportation commission is the public transit agency of the city of ottawa, ontario, canada that carries approximately 97. Im arriving with a group of 16 in may, and we plan to take the bus from airport to ottawa u. The first application of its kind on android, never miss your bus again. Transpo special constables target of complaints ottawa sun. In many european cities bus drivers are not required to check if you paid for your fare because its all done by machines like the presto reader.
Five passengers were killed at the scene and a sixth died in hospital. I enjoyed learning about change management and how oc transpo dealt with prestos initial technological failure. Over the years, weve had many different trailer designs but the one constant has been our commitment to our customers, our employees, and above all, our faith. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at nussbaum transportation. Oc transpo is a public transit commission that operates 170 bus routes, two light rail lines, and a paratransit system in ottawa and the nation capital region. And im rewarded in so many ways beyond the great pay. When it comes to working with drivers, nussbaum has once again been recognized as one of north americas bestofthebest in the forhire trucking segment. Oc transpo drivers shouldnt feel pressured to accommodate the scheduling mess created by oc transpo, according to an internal memo obtained by on the city, from the burbs. Oc transpo drops charade, just eliminates bus schedules. Wow there is so much hate going on and its all directed at the wrong people. Oc transpo driver with covid19 worked for three days while. The many features in this app helps tourists and daily commuters find bus stops, light rail train lrt otrain terminals, obtain. Register for alerts and keep posted on the latest transit information, including cancelled trips, detours, fare changes or changes in service to your route. Oc transpo driver jailed for childsex crimes back to video his disturbing admissions were revealed in an agreed statement of facts filed at his recent sentencing hearing in ottawa court.
Many times i have gone over and beyond as a bus driver. Oc transpo drivers are instructed not to stare at the video monitor while driving. This is the fifth case of an oc transpo bus operator testing. Oc transpo driver chris grover says hes terrified of repercussions he could face for going public with his complaints. An oc transpo driver who drove five buses on 16 routes in the hours before feeling sick has tested positive for covid19. Nussbaum driver pay increase addresses common driver issues. Dont think there havent been complaints about oc transpo, though.
Second oc transpo driver tests positive for covid19 ctv news. Section of transitway to close sunday, june 28, 2015. Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of section 69 of the municipal act, 2001, s. He calls me up to the front of the bus and starts to condescend me.
A quebec union has filed a complaint after it found out staff at a long. Let the personalities of nussbaum transportation, based in hudson, il, entertain your longhauls and immerse you into the everevolving world of transportation. An oc transpo driver is publicly calling out the transit agency, writing in an open letter the service is not dependable, and personally apologizing to all transit riders in ottawa. Ottawa an oc transpo driver has tested positive for covid19. Oc transpo warns doubledecker drivers about overhang. What people dont realize is that was a real interview, said pablo garcia, the interviewee in the video and a logistics officer at oc transpo. Oc transpo confirms 3rd bus driver tests positive for coronavirus. Compounding problems is the issue of driver shortages, which forced the cancellation of 2. How hard is it to open the door for 3 seconds to let someone on ya know. An oc transpo driver who has now tested positive for the coronavirus was working over the easter long weekend. Questions regarding this collection may be addressed to the customer relations unit, transit services, oc transpo. Oc transpo said trainee drivers are taught to monitor passengers aboard their bus, and intervene appropriately.
Compounding problems is the issue of driver shortages, which. Some of the routes that run on the transitway, including the citys mostused bus routes, are served almost exclusively by articulated buses e. Oc transpo bus driver tests positive for covid19 the operator drove five buses serving several different routes in the three days before selfisolating, the head of oc transpo said. This estimate is based upon 2 oc transpo bus operator salary reports provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods. An oc transpo driver has tested positive for covid19, an internal memo says. We deserve better than this and the fall booking schedules are unacceptable, crabtree.
Oc transpo driver jamie bailey says for years she endured. Atu 279 president garry queale questioned the number of legitimate complaints in that pool and transit commissioner keith egli. A fourth oc transpo driver has tested positive for covid19, falling ill during his last shift on sunday, april 19. We provide this service to eligible registered customers who cannot take conventional transitsome or all of the timebecause of a disability. Ottawa transit previously known as my oc transpo is a unique transportation app that helps you find your way around ottawa and the valley. Facebook, twitter and newspapers are full of haters directing their hatred at oc transpo when the real people responsible are sitting back relaxing. Bailey says her supervisor took the complaint to middle management but she. Ottawa oc transpo says another one of its drivers has tested positive for covid19. One on one customer service and representing the municipal government was a helpful milestone in character building to my already outgoing personality. Oc transpo driver tests positive for covid19 cbc news cbc. This is probably one of many reasons why we have complaints compliments ratio stand over 7. How to become an oc transpo driver i share drivers online. If you take the bus to and from the east end, expect your commute to look quite different come sunday morning. The driver s seat section of the website is reserved for oc transpo employees only, unauthorized access is prohibited.
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