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Today has been nothing but jolly when it comes to buses. Waking up at 6:15am hungover as hell on Mondays really isn’t my favourite thing or something I do often. Only cure, booster juice. I stopping in this morning at Scotia square for one. Went outside to catch bus 9 to finish my jaunt to work. I was then told by a very lovely *sarcasm* bus driver no drinks are allowed on buses. Are you fucking kidding me? Considering this is something I’ve done often I wasn’t impressed. She wasn’t too sweet about it either.
Cut to 5:30 pm today, I’m waiting for the 53. One drives right by me without even hesitating. You could at least pretend to stop. Next one comes by, I fumble to find my bus pass for max 30 seconds and I was told either get on or off because they don’t get paid to wait for me.
It really doesn’t take much to do your job with even a quarter of a shit eating smile. I do.
I’ll still say thank you every time I get off because its not all drivers. But living in Halifax for only 5 months has proven its transit is some of the worst. —Team hate buses
This article appears in Sep 24-30, 2015.
Monday morning fake bitch stories…
You sound like the type of person that doesn’t know what they are going to order after standing in line for 10 minutes at a restaurant.
Have your damn pass out before the bus gets there. You’re probably the type that’s in a check out line digging for money and the exact change to pay for your purchase.
You presumably did know you’d need the pass for the bus….
duh.
There’s a sign on every bus that runs showing a no food or drink policy.
I still see idiots eating sandwiches, gummy’s, etc all the damn time too.
pisses me off.
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http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/simpso…
https://www.halifax.ca/transit/policies.ph…
Although, I assume you’re too god damn stupid to click it for yourself.
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Food and Beverages
To keep buses and ferries clean and safe, food or drink brought on board must be in a closed container that is spill proof. Coffee and other beverages can be consumed on board provided the beverage is carried in a container with a sealable cap (single use, disposable cups do not meet this criteria). Open alcohol is not permitted on buses or ferries.
Litter must be taken off buses and ferries and disposed of responsibly.
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To put it in even more plain language for you;
Let’s say you drop your over-priced hippy juice on the bus and it goes splat…
What are YOU going to clean it with? Your shirt? Oh wait, I know…you’ll go up to the front where there is a paper towel dispenser…
Oh wait…there isn’t one.
You’ll likely slink off the back door and not tell anyone, leaving it there for the driver and/or passengers to discover, like I’ve witnessed so many times while on the bus.
So, please jam your Booster Juice in it’s “Oh-so-friendly-for-the-environment” styrofoam cup *sarcasm* where it belongs…up your arse…preferably sideways.
Are you new to buses, OB? There are certain things you should know. For example, you’re not supposed to have food or drinks on the bus. Why? Because it’s public transit and people will likely spill them or leave garbage behind. Look at all the garbage they already leave on the bus and then ask yourself if you really want everyone to be allowed to bring their drinks on. Second, buses run on a schedule. Why? Because many meet up with other buses at various terminals and stops throughout the city. If you spend 30 seconds fumbling for your bus pass, that can slow the bus down and make people miss their transfers. Have your shit ready or at least within easy reach. It isn’t difficult. Have some common sense about it and common courtesy for your fellow rider and bus driver.
It’s not you, my friend. It’s Nova Scotia. Most unfriendly place east of Ontario, hands down. The number of unfriendly encounters in one day? Bad moods spread like the flu. I don’t know if it’s the way the sun and the moon are aligned at the time but people tend to be moody together, at the same time. Keep your chin up, say fuck ’em, have some wine and blast some music. You don’t have to be like the rest of the drones.