The singing bus driver of ottawa had to put up with the driver who was fired for swearing and yelling at that autistic kid. Oc transpo driver had the balls to drive past the people it was supposed to pick up. Management has a general concern for the well being of its employees. Apr 18, 2010 there is far more wrong with oc transpo than one guy selling bootleg movies, that is a rain drop in a lake as a comparison.
Bus driver gets fired for writing an honest facebook postabout a studentthat goes viral by editors pick. I have also added information about privacy concerns, following the addition of cameras on buses. Oc transpo has a fleet of 944 buses that run on regular streets, all of which are fully accessible lowfloor buses. May 01, 2017 an oc transpo passenger in a wheelchair says he was told go f yourself by a bus operator after he expressed concern over the way the vehicle was being driven. He told me he had to count backyards from 300 skipping every 3 digits while driving 300, 297, 294, etc and failed on this and another test.
An oc transpo driver who has now tested positive for the coronavirus was working over the easter long weekend. An online magazine and car show site where car tuning enthusiasts can meet and discuss their passion for cars, shows and automobiles. However, oc transpo director of transit operations troy charter said in an email friday that morin is an experienced operator who in expressing the holiday spirit. Chris grovers open letter offers a scathing critique on everything from employee morale, scheduling, driver recovery times, absenteeism and oc transpo management, writing bandaid. The agency will continue to monitor oc transpo on an ongoing periodic basis until such time as compliance is achieved. Jan 11, 2000 feeling guilty as hell for not telling others. Oc transpo driver fired for threatening passenger ctv news. From the information i have gathered, speaking to mr. Oc transpo and algonquin college challenged students from the television broadcasting and public relations programs to use their technical and creative skills to produce an online commercial to promote the cooperative seating program, which reminds riders to leave seats at the front of the bus free for people who cannot stand in a moving vehicle. Oc transpo uses many articulated buses to provide service. An oc transpo driver is publicly calling out the transit agency, saying the service is not dependable and personally apologizing to all transit riders in ottawa. Ottawa bus union to fight firing of swearing driver cbc news. Oc transpo apologizes after bus driver deserts riders cbc news.
Jun 03, 20 a school bus driver in georgia lost his job because of a facebook post about one students lunch money. Three months after pierre lebrun marched into ottawas oc transpo bus garage, stoned on marijuana and pumping rounds from a. Oc transpo drivers tired of their treatment ctv news. A city bus driver is nursing a broken nose after being assaulted for running 10 to 15 minutes late in the south end. The awards are presented annually to recognize bus operators who have reached career milestones in safe driving of 20, 25, 30 and 35 or more years. New 2015 alexander dennis enviro500 goanywhere double. Angry driver gives oc transpo a bad name it seems like everyone is talking about the video thats surfaced recently of an oc transpo operator absolutely ripping in to a rider on his bus, not just laying down some ridiculous personal insults but unleashing some pretty ugly profanity all within earshot of young kids, no less. Jan 20, 2017 an oc transpo driver fired after he drove past a lowered, flashing gate at a carlsbad springs rail crossing in 2015 has won the right to stay on at the transit service, provided the job doesnt involve driving. I was fortunate enough to snag a 95 as it arrived right when i reached the bus stop and rode comfortably to place dorleans. If most of you did that to someone at your jobs, which are in public view, youd probably be fired too. Oc transpo general manager alain mercier said in an email the service. The destruction caused by the via rail train and a doubledecker oc transpo bus collision is visible in this aerial view from the ctv news helicopter over the scene in. This is a standard feature of many canadian accents, where the standard a sound comes out sort of sideways from our mouths, sounding more like an ee sound.
Updated july a vineyard transit authority vta bus driver was fired after refusing to pick up a man who is black, the bus service said thursday in a prepared statement. The wife of the driver of the oc transpo doubledecker bus that collided with a via rail train in ottawa, killing at least six people, is defending her late husband as a great driver. Oc transpo driver tests positive for covid19 ctv news ottawa. Ottawa bus driver fired for tirade against passenger tells his story. They said theyve been spit on, sworn at and yelled at, and recent events are making. Oc transpo driver calls out agency, says its not reliable.
Oc transpo bus in downtown ottawa, february 28, 2018. The video shows the bus driver watching tv shows on his phone while driving a bus load of passengers to woodbury commons in orange county. In an interview with cbc, grover said hes terrified hell be fired for speaking out, but thought it was time someone within the agency spoke truth. They promote workplace wellness programs, as well as offer peer support and employee assistance programs. Sep 19, 20 the wife of the driver of the oc transpo doubledecker bus that collided with a via rail train in ottawa, killing at least six people, is defending her late husband as a great driver. Working for the city is always a benefit and it was a good experience. Oc transpo drivers say theyve had enough of constantly being the target of passenger and management criticism. Ottawa transit investigating after video shows bus driver screaming at passenger. People are very nice, professional, respectful, ect. Like car vs kerr another way to think of an ottawa accent is kind of like a stereotypical irish accent but harsher and not lyrical. Some of the routes that run on the transitway, including the citys mostused bus routes, are served almost exclusively by articulated buses e. Vta bus driver fired for racist comment the marthas. Oc transpo ottawacarleton transportation commission is the public transit agency of the city of ottawa, ontario, canada that carries approximately 97. Oc transpo driver brings christmas cheer to ottawa bus riders.
Bus driver gets fired for writing an honest facebook post. Oc transpo hasnt always felt merry when drivers show a little creativity. Oc transpo receives penalty for failing to call out stops. In a rare, unblinking assessment from someone on the front lines, chris grover, 46, submitted a. An oc transpo driver fired after he drove past a lowered, flashing gate at a carlsbad springs rail crossing in 2015 has won the right to stay on at the transit service, provided the job doesnt involve driving. Atu 279 president garry queale questioned the number of legitimate complaints in that pool and transit commissioner keith egli. Shooting rampage had deadly echo the globe and mail. Someone in our group asked the next bus driver if he could ask our bus to wait, and he said he could radio the dispatcher but theres nothing he can do. Ottawaan ottawa bus driver who swore and yelled at a passenger in an incident that ended up on youtube has been fired.
Fired oc transpo driver forced to ride bus with singing ottawa bus. Dec 15, 20 at oc transpo, meanwhile, counsellors met with many of the companys 2,100 grieving employees and transit officials planned an april 18 memorial service for lebruns four victims. Oc transpo bus driver fired over reckless drive through. Get this page going by posting your interview experience. Photo mike vlasveld two ottawa bus drivers are being recognized after preventing. There is far more wrong with oc transpo than one guy selling bootleg movies, that is a rain drop in a lake as a comparison. Fired oc transpo driver forced to ride bus with singing. I also added information about oc transpos requirement that bus pass holders give their names, and show them on their bus pass ids. Three months after pierre lebrun marched into ottawas oc transpo bus garage, stoned on marijuana and pumping rounds from a loaded shotgun, one of. Oc transpo had quietly fired the sevenyear driver over the incident, which happened two years after the tragic crash between one of its buses and a train that killed six people and injured dozens. Oc transpo had quietly fired the sevenyear driver over the incident, which happened. Ottawaan ottawa bus driver who stood in a snowbank to help people board during this weeks snowstorm will be rewarded for his effort. He also said it was extremely stressful, who knew lmao.
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. At oc transpo, meanwhile, counsellors met with many of the companys 2,100 grieving employees and transit officials planned an april 18 memorial service for lebruns four victims. Oc transpo bus driver smacked in nose by passenger for. The driver was dismissed at the end of oc transpos investigation of the. Oc transpo confirms 3rd bus driver tests positive for coronavirus. In addition to the accessible formats available for print and electronic formats, oc transpo s tty or teletypewriter line enables persons with hearing disabilities to communicate with oc transpo staff in a twoway text conversation over the telephone line.
The ottawa public transit driver who was fired for a tirade against a passenger has provided his side of the story. Photo mike vlasveld two ottawa bus drivers are being recognized after preventing a teenaged girl from jumping off the mackenzie king bridge. Also, there are thousands of people that work for oc transpo that continue to make this service possible. I also added information about oc transpo s requirement that bus pass holders give their names, and show them on their bus pass ids.
Friend failed his oc transpo drivers test redliners. The other passenger gave the driver the finger as the bus was driving away, which then slammed on the brakes again, and the bus driver ran out and stopped in. Oc transpo schedules fiction, driver says in scathing attack. Roulston and other drivers, some no longer employed at oc transpo, harassment is alive and. I was riding the 96 back to kanata from downtown ottawa and its just me, a 20 something male, and the bus driver. Oc transpo apologizes after bus driver deserts riders ottawas transit provider is looking into a reported incident in which a driver left a bus full of passengers and walked off the job after a. Just wanted to make this public, that while certain drivers and staff members can be quite pleasant and nice to deal with, the faceless few can really hurt the few good experiences that this service provides. I would recommend this career to any young person over the age of 21 looking for long term permanent employment. Nov 14, 2011 oc transpo said monday they have fired the bus driver who was caught yelling at a disruptive passenger earlier this month. There is a fine for covering over this part of the id. Ottawa bus driver praised for going extra mile to help. Sep 18, 20 the destruction caused by the via rail train and a doubledecker oc transpo bus collision is visible in this aerial view from the ctv news helicopter over the scene in ottawa, wednesday, sept.
Oc transpo driver calls out agency, says its not reliable cbc news. An oc transpo driver has tested positive for covid19, an internal memo says. Support7990s blog oc transpo driver fired without just cause. It seems like everyone is talking about the video thats surfaced recently of an oc transpo operator absolutely ripping in to a rider on his bus, not just laying down some ridiculous personal insults but unleashing some pretty ugly profanity all within earshot of young kids, no less. A federal agency has ordered a massachusetts carrier. Thirtynine oc transpo bus operators were honoured for their distinguished safedriving records and their commitment to providing safe and reliable service to customers. Allen was fired as a direct result of reporting illegal liz. 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. Ottawa bus driver fired over yelling incident that ended up. While at an intersection, a customer asked the bus driver to disembark, charter. Complaints, complaints, complaints against oc transpo and sto.
In order to view this page, you must have javascript enabled in your browser. A school bus driver in georgia lost his job because of a facebook post about one students lunch money. The canadian transportation agency is an independent administrative tribunal of the government of canada. 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. Oc transpo driver punched in the face ottawa citizen. Jana chytilova ottawa citizen the ottawa public transit driver who was fired for a tirade against a passenger has provided his side of the story. Ottawa bus driver fired over yelling incident that ended.
If its a situation youre uncomfortable dealing with, call the driver or the transpo cops. During the bus ride i had my ear buds in listening to music. Reviews from oc transpo employees about oc transpo culture, salaries, benefits, worklife balance, management, job security, and more. We had a half hour to wait for the next bus, or take three different buses to get to home, so we started talking about some suggestions for oc transpo. Allen believes oc transpo management allowed a private business to be conducted in the drivers lounge for a very long time prior to allen being hired. This incident came the same day a driver was fired for yelling at a disruptive passenger, an incident that sparked outrage after being posted to. Dec 30, 2015 ottawaan ottawa bus driver who stood in a snowbank to help people board during this weeks snowstorm will be rewarded for his effort. Despite the public outcry over cooks firing, the school district backed up. Labour experts say it could be more than a year before an oc transpo driver learns his fate after he was fired for swearing at and threatening a. An oc transpo passenger in a wheelchair says he was told go f yourself by a bus operator after he expressed concern over the way the vehicle. Harassment in the work place at oc transpo was supposed to be a thing of the past. Dont think there havent been complaints about oc transpo, though.
Nov 14, 2011 ottawaan ottawa bus driver who swore and yelled at a passenger in an incident that ended up on youtube has been fired. Feb 04, 2015 fired oc transpo driver forced to ride bus with singing ottawa bus driver duration. Oc transpo bus driver loses it on passenger youtube. When the news spread 7990 allen had reported the activity and asked that it be stopped, as the city of ottawa code of conduct requires all employees to do, the drivers who enjoyed being able. Fired oc transpo driver forced to ride bus with singing ottawa bus driver duration. Ottawa bus driver praised for going extra mile to help passengers. Support7990s blog oc transpo driver fired without just. It only takes a second, and your information is anonymous. You meet new an exiting people every second and it feels great being able to help people. Nov 17, 2011 oc transpo drivers say theyve had enough of constantly being the target of passenger and management criticism. Ottawa bus driver fired for tirade against passenger tells.
Nov 20, 2011 the singing bus driver of ottawa had to put up with the driver who was fired for swearing and yelling at that autistic kid. The final stop on oc transpo in the spring 2005 edition of the employers edge, we discussed the progress of the appeal of two 2003 decisions of the canadian human rights tribunal the tribunal involving ottawacarleton regional transit commission. Nov 07, 2011 ottawa transit investigating after video shows bus driver screaming at passenger. Dec 17, 2016 oc transpo hasnt always felt merry when drivers show a little creativity. Over 50 stations across ottawa are your connection point to neighbourhood destinations and otrain line 1 and 2. Disgruntled oc transpo driver chris grover claims the public isnt getting the whole story. The driver was immediately fired by the company after managers saw the video, she said. Oc transpo said monday they have fired the bus driver who was caught yelling at a disruptive passenger earlier this month. Animation shows the last moments of the fatal 20 oc transpo bus crash duration. Oc transpo says in a tweet the driver will be receiving. In another show of solidarity, many buses across the continent pulled over on their routes last friday to observe a moment of silence. Ottawa transit investigating after video shows bus driver. May 16, 2018 oc transpo bus in downtown ottawa, february 28, 2018. Troy charter, oc transpos director of transit operations, said the incident happened at about 4.
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