I have tons of respect for bus drivers. They deal with gross shit, disrespect and crap upon crap. HOWEVER when the union rep gets up in arms about a possible rail service, this is where I draw the line. The bus system is in place to help the public and to serve transportation needs. A rail system here would take pressure off the congested highways, be comfortable, more spacious, safer for winter travel and help people who live in remote areas. There is nothing negative about it! Except that it may result in less new hires for transit buses. Halifax Transit is not an employment program. It is a service for the benefit of HRM residents. We need to be way more progressive and green in our transportation issues. Stop bitching. —Thomas the Tank Engine