5 Reasons Bus Drivers Seem RUDE!

[@raysmithpt25]

I know a few drivers, and i love busses and wanted to be a driver, knowing one of them drivers personally help me realize that their job isnt easy, so even when i come across "rude drivers" i still show respect and always say thank you as i get off, they're human just like us and we dont know whst their day was like!

[@TVHouseHistorian]

“Bus driver, what time does the last bus run on this line?”
“1am, ma’am/sir.”
“That’s not true. You just don’t know and you’re ashamed to admit it!”
“Guilty as charged, ma’am/sir. Please have a seat, and we’ll be on our way.”

[@DoubustuNoSekai]

7:53 sad. We lose if we bicker with them but we also lose if we try to be the bigger person. It's messed up.

[@michaelgrimes5588]

There must be something to it, because my experiences had actually left me searching the Internet of "why are bus drivers always so rude"

[@mackblack5153]

I am a bus driver in Quebec(Canada) and I must say that I love your channel brother. They are clever and funny, but most importantly, everything you say is very accurate and a reality for bus drivers in Canada too. So, keep up the good work man, it helps me feel a little better to know that we are all part of the same community, especially when things go South.

[@BusDriverLife]

Hey!! Thanks so much for the kind words!! Sorry for the late response. It gets difficult keeping up with the comments!

[@fargeeks]

Hey in the US the second language is Spanish instead of French

[@darbru827]

Sto? Just had a argument battle with a bus driver . We were stoped at a bus stop for over 10 mins and I assumed we were ahead of schedule so I asked him if we were headed if we were and he started yelling me that I was not behind the yellow line then he takes off and then slams on his brakes and I was holding on thank god . Then he made me go out the back of the buss he also didn’t speak English so it probably escalated the situation more

[@5065ca]

I mastered the art of telling my self "an empty wagon makes alot of noise" when being yelled at...I just keep driving and deep breathing

[@BusDriverLife]

That’s a great way to handle it!!

[@TVHouseHistorian]

One thing that really gets my butter melting is when I'm in the middle of driving my bus, they come up to me and ask for directions AND THEN wanna shove their cell phone in my face so I can read their Google Maps search!!! I had a passenger blow up on me a few weeks ago because I got upset at him for shoving his cell phone in my face and wouldn't answer his question. The reason I *couldn't* answer his question was #1, I was engaged in negotiating a 40-ft long bus down a tight street and needed to drive. #2 My anxiety went so far through the roof I couldn't think to answer his question. The more aggressive and uptight he got, the dumber I became. He said he thought I was messing with him. I was not. He caused such a stressful moment that I couldn't even think to answer his question. Thankfully, our transit district finally got around to installing barriers on our entire fleet so this kind of thing doesn't have a chance of happening again. How is it people don't think about our limitations??? Even *I* knew how to treat bus drivers before I became one, because I could plainly see that they were engaged in driving a huge vehicle. It doesn't take that much intelligence to be able to see what's plain as day.

[@Panflutemaverick]

I know this is two years old, but you nailed it bro! Especially the part where people get mad when you don't let them on or off at a non-designated stop.

[@BusDriverLife]

Thank you!!

[@luvyatubers]

Bus drivers should be unseen by passengers like airplane pilots. Wondering if more airplanes would crash if pilots sat in same space as passengers

[@user-vx8jq1ky7e]

Totally agree I don't know about America buy in England they use to have bus conductor's but they wher made redundant in favour of one man operation buses I think alot of crashes since have been down to the driver being distracted by passengers.

[@tonyyang2084]

💯

[@johnslyfield5096]

I know this is about mean bus drivers but sometimes there’s bus drivers who don’t know when a bus leaves (they wouldn’t know because their base doesn’t operate it) so they call dispatch and they helped that rider get where they were going considering the route they wanted no longer operated that day.
Bus drivers WANT to help when they can. And so do supervisors.

[@smurftums]

I had a new to town passenger, that was asking me why the bus, that went his destination, had passed the stop. I politely advised the passenger that if there was a bus already on the stop, he would need to walk along the street, to the back of that vehicle and signal his bus from there. It turned out he was from a city where the convention was to stop at a bus stop if there were passengers on the stop. He seemed to think I was rude, because he had to make an effort to catch his bus.

[@melissalogan75]

Thanks for the making this video. I’m a fellow bus driver. It feels great to know that what we deal with is a common situations.

[@BusDriverLife]

You’re welcome!!

[@charlespons9542]

I'm a bus driver in Florida I have to deal with a passenger sticking their phone in my face and ask me where is this location while I'm driving the bus I am so glad I ain't the only one dealing with rude customers and thank you for the video

[@jamesfrench7299]

The problem is the contrast in the social dynamic between the individual passenger and the driver couldn't be more stark.
The passenger thinks they are the centre of the universe to the driver in the moment of interaction whereas the passenger is a blur among many to the driver. The mindsets are in stark contrast, therefore it's a breeding ground for a dispute to arise easily. On the flip side, knowing this, it's important the driver manages their responses to keep disputes at bay. There's a perpetual conflict which makes that job challenging.

[@SICK562CKRISS]

The bus stops where the bus stops!

[@garrettinkyo4653]

I'm a city transit bus operator here in Honolulu, HI....I've been doing this job for the past 24 years and people have absolutely NO CLUE what the heck transit bus operators must endure on a daily basis. Like I tell people when they ask me about the job cause' it appears so easy;-I tell them, looks can be deceiving and, you gotta jump in that seat and drive the bus to fully understand what the job is all about-

[@turtle19dad]

Don't forget they wanna know where every small building is. They get pissed when we don't know where every little Stater Brothers is. And our “ride guide” is now on your smartphone. Yes you have to pay bus fare. I have to pay for food, gas, groceries. So pay your fare!

[@raincity5004]

Some bus drivers are rude and mean as a wheelchair user I don’t really care what is the driver is friendly or not but they do have to communicate to a certain extent otherwise I don’t feel like I can trust him to let me off the bus

[@turtle19dad]

My wheelchairs have been some of my best passengers.

[@Stettafire]

Agreed, they're also dicks to anyone with any kind of disability.

[@williamjohnson7414]

I think you are spot on! I like the humor you use & enjoy your videos. I drove a city bus in Denver for 27 years & people always ask how I was I able to deal with people that long. I always believed your #1 asset is "COMMON SENSE". Keep me laughing!

[@BusDriverLife]

I appreciate that and salute to you for driving 27 years!! Thanks for watching!

[@thebronybusfan4740]

You've spoken such true words fellow operator. I have my moments with passengers myself in these situations. I go with the easiest option available to avoid and conflicts to the best of my abilities. You earned my subscription. You had me cracking up with the turning your body while making a turn hahaha.

[@BusDriverLife]

Hey thanks for watching!!

[@mjchicagoland2314]

I'm not a bus driver but I had people that get mad when I ignored them too. I felt bad because that bus driver got punched for no reason.

[@pablocruise678]

That guy is from Vegas... I drive too here in Vegas... 100 percent correct on all fronts!!! Had a transvestite break my glass window on the front door last week because I refused him because he was sleeping on the prior bus... rules are the rules.. AND NO SLEEPING!!!

[@healthychick9450]

Yesterday I had a bus driver refuse to give me a transfer after I paid my fare. I asked for a transfer, he said no, wouldnt move the bus. Told me it wasnt his problem. I never stepped behind the white line or sat down and came back. I asked at the time of paying my fare. He parked the bus and kept telling me not my problem. The other passengers had to stand up for me. I couldn't believe how this man treated me, I was nothing but courteous and respectful and PAID MY FARE. This is in NYC. I have come across so many nasty drivers. You get on, you say goodmorning or hello and they just ignore you. They drive recklessly, they have major attitudes and its we the customers are baffled by it. Im not the reason you are having a bad day. Respect is 2 way street.

[@BusDriverLife]

Some drivers are definitely rude. Sorry you had to deal with that. It’s confusing why a driver wouldn’t give you a transfer if you paid for it. That shouldn’t happen.

[@turtle19dad]

Definitely. Attitude can affect a lot of things.

[@bigwalt2728]

He should've just gave the passenger a transfer

[@BTin416]

The thing I do not understand is that I will be looking at a customer poking around on their smartphone, at several of our terminals there are outdoor screens with bus timing information and they walk by it without checking the screens, and then customers will board the bus and still ask for connecting/other bus time information and schedules. Then if you politely remind the customer you don't have the info they are seeking and refer to these options staring them in the face, they often don't accept it and keep asking questions. This is just the reality of being a driver, we do what we can.

[@TawheedRahmanBengali]

Also Congratulations on 1k subscribers keep it up Keywan bro I proud of you keep it up and don't give up bro

[@BusDriverLife]

Thank you!!

[@AshChapman777]

That grinds my gears when passengers come on the bus and ask for a free ride and they are standing their with there drinks and snacks...

[@BusDriverLife]

It’s so annoying!

[@ThanxDave]

Or a case of beer, smells like weed or gets on the phone agreeing to purchasing something. It's priorities

[@Lamont-hw9lu]

Nigga just do the same or don't pay I can't stand when people mind other business and it got nothing to do with em

[@juliesmith5567]

When I get on transport as busses the drivers are sure not rude they are always trying to help but if someone says I have forgotten my pass so if they don't look school age and try to get on they say you cannot get of but if need other help is good

[@devonsatchell]

I'm a bus driver in Rochester Ny. I do get mad when people come up with the dumbest reasons to ask me for a courtesy ride. But I do let it slide when
1. person has their child with them
2. Regulars who always pay but just didn't have it that one bad day
3. The Honesty In their tone of voice
4. The time of day
5. If they're short of the full fare with proof
Everyone else, I tell them I'm not giving out free ride. Trust me, I have many repeat riders that does this.

[@michaelflynn4937]

I don't blame you because when you give free rides to those people and they would except for you to do that all the time, I'm not a bus operator and I seen it.

[@Lamont-hw9lu]

Why care if you get paid anyway your job is to get passengers to the destination safely not to be fare inspectors.

[@arimdu1408]

Driving and dealing with members of the public..... recipe for disaster 😂

[@marionizate3046]

Hi. I’m from Spain and I’m a bus driver as well for 15 years. Seeing your video I thought the things that happens to me every day only happens here, but now I realize that even far away in an other country , same things happens. From Lanzarote, Canary Islands Spain to USA

[@BusDriverLife]

Hey.. thanks for watching from far away!! Bus drivers are connected globally and I think that is awesome!!

[@jeweljohnson2558]

I just wanna know why so many bus drivers will see someone running for the bus or someone literally standing at the door at the stop and drive away. I've had so many look at me in the eyes and drive away,wated for hours just to have them blow straight past my stop

[@5065ca]

the only time I MIGHT let someone off at a none designated stop is IF its a regular that doesn't give me ANY issues then I'll consider it IF it's raining... BUT more than likely not gonna happen

[@hairypidge]

Absolutely love this video. I'm a bus driver in York UK and it seems wherever you work in the world, folks are just the same! I've always considered myself professional and friendly but I have to admit being pushed to the edge a few times. Thanks for doing the video, it helps drivers realise it's not just happening to them!

[@BusDriverLife]

Thanks!! I’m glad you could relate to the video!! I appreciate you watching!

[@Andi-xe8qo]

1000% correct, you be nice but they still think you are rude. You not winning for losing

[@mynameisnobody3931]

To be honest it is a bit annoying that you can't get off where you want to. Unless it isn't a safe place of course

[@BusDriverLife]

That’s understandable..however that’s not a reason to get upset at the bus driver. You have to direct that energy towards the people who make the policies that bus drivers have to follow. 😃

[@mynameisnobody3931]

@@BusDriverLife i would never be rude to a bus driver, im also thinking about becoming one myself.
And in my area there's a lot of country routes, where there is no real stop, so you have to pick people up and set them off at odd places.
Ive also driven with something called the X bus in my country, and its a bus that drives only between the bigger cities, so its faster.
And onr driver at one time wouldn't set me off at a bus stop i wanted to, he drove me much farther to another stop, a designated x bus stop, so i had to walk much farther. And i was annoyed by that. And that's just poor costumer service in my opinion

[@erynd2524]

My god! Us passengers need to be a little more understanding about what you guys have to deal with. I have learned a lot from your videos and that translates into my having a lot more patience with the bus. (Im usually plugged into an iPod anyway)😎 I haven’t had the occasion of being around when a driver gets assaulted, but I’ll definitely jump in and help out if needed.

[@BusDriverLife]

I’m glad to see you understand where we’re coming from!! As a driver I also try my best to understand and remember what passengers deal with on the bus. Travel of any kind can be stressful so hopefully most drivers keep that in mind. We are in this together!

[@Lamont-hw9lu]

Jump in and get ya self hurt you crazy

[@davehartnett146]

I'm a bus driver on commuter service in Ireland I just don't engage with aggressive behaviour just ignore them, as for reasons 5 regards the passenger ask to get off when it's not an official bus, I just say to them do you see a bus stop!
My biggest pet hate is passengers standing on the dual carriage way (freeway) traveling 60 mph to wait for their stop, just pure madness

[@williamlis7947]

I'm a driver and I can relate 100%

[@cnnw3929]

I've ridden transit buses enough to know the score. I'm always pleasant to the driver, even though there are times when they are having a bad day. One time, I had to head downtown to pick up an electric bicycle. I had a couple $1.00 bills but no change, and the fare was $1.50. So, I dropped a couple bucks in the till and told the driver that it's OK, and besides the transit agency could use a couple quarters now and then. :)

[@Ether1501]

Did a bus driver in Charlotte NC get in a shootout with a passenger recently because the driver wouldn't allow the passenger off the bus at a non-stop? Honest humble question.

[@maverick2730]

I'm a Transit Operator and I can relate.

[@translinkboy1220]

I like that you used a cmbc bus on the cover 🙂

[@famdanielsandoval]

You have great content! Transit agencies should learn from you and make "bus passenger etiquette" PSAs and commercials. It's gotten so bad since covid that I'm quitting my job after 3 years

[@BusDriverLife]

Thanks and good luck on your journey.

[@ThanxDave]

Keep up the good work big dog. Have you seen a big drop in passengers on the routes you do? To the point where you're always running hot?

[@BusDriverLife]

I appreciate that! I have seen a big drop. Honestly with the exception of a few routes things have been pretty laidback. We still got a few routes that get busy and I’m wondering where are all of these people going.

[@ThanxDave]

@@BusDriverLife LMAO. I wonder that daily. When the sun comes out in Chicago it's like a pandemic isn't even happening. It's crazy to me. Guarantees employment, but it's still crazy

[@BusDriverLife]

@@ThanxDave Exactly!! Lol.

[@jgappy5643]

Funny to see the same situations in another country. I am a Dutch busdriver and I can relate 😁

[@skatingdonefurther3063]

I’ve had a few experiences with mean bus drivers, but most drivers the coolest people you’ll meet. I remember during Covid there’s was this driver in Riverside on a route that go to Disneyland would kick people off the bus if their masked looked like it came off while he would wear no mask or drop his every moment. And at this time this route ran every 2 hours. I stood up for a few people cuz he was just contradicting himself. I would say “you keep taking your mask off I see you doing in from your mirror. Why even trip and anybody else because they see you doing it to?”

[@durmore]

there is 1 exception i can see to the fare. I was like I think 11 at the time and it was pouring rain and I asked for a ride and they kicked me off the bus because I had no change on me it was pouring rain and I was 11

[@s89hblr]

Agree.
I had lots of experience when new bus drivers on Transdev NICEBus makes mistake.
Some bus drivers can be rude because they might be in bad move.
Also new bus drivers always can get confuse with routing when he/her is not familar with bus routes or bus stops.
In Nassau County, lots of NICE Bus's new Transdev drivers can't answer question if passenger asked bus driver where is this address. I alwas tell some passengers to remember the cross street.

[@darbru827]

Some people aren’t able to pay the fare when there behind in cash!

[@TNT31414]

Sometimes I’m at a red light and I get customers…open the f*cking doors. And Im quiet and they be ready to fight until a person points out ur not at the stop then they get quiet and embarrassed. Or I’m pulling into a stop and I know where I usually like to stop the bus and this lady is yelling at me to stop the bus so I’m like can I get the bus into the bus stop be patient and she gets an attitude.
One guy came up to me n said ur lucky ur a lady 😒. Another assaulted me by throwing change at me…. He ran the bus down for 3-4 bus stops. Like dude u missed the bus basically ran to ur stop to throw change at me🤷🏾‍♀️. Forced the window open a few times because I kept closing it (driver windows need locks please) and proceeds to do that to me for doing my job. Needless to say that bus was out of service and I had a paid “vacation”. Meanwhile he was prob scared to take the bus again and worried every time he saw the police. Ppl logic is so stupid sometimes. No lie he almost got pepper sprayed but moved away on time. I don’t care if I would have gotten in trouble with transit…. My life is worth more to me than a pat on the back for taking an assault with an open chin. Foh!

[@turtle19dad]

For real. We had a driver get the shit beat out of her at her layover. Thank God PD got his ass.

[@garyrobbins9444]

I just have to tell myself " There is a reason they ride the bus". Some of these people you definitely do not want behind the wheel.

[@BusDriverLife]

That’s a great outlook..so true!!

[@eugenewilliampruski3755]

Lol so true!
I had one passenger try to tell me that I was running some sort of scam by charging a fare. I said to him “you want to see a scam? Try paying car insurance.” Shut that idiot up pretty quick.

[@Stettafire]

@@eugenewilliampruski3755 I'd rather pay car insurance

[@Lamont-hw9lu]

What if they ride the bus cause they don't have a car and have to get places they can't walk this is a weird comment

[@tdevianc679]

As a bus driver I understand everything you’re saying cause I go through it!

[@Lamont-hw9lu]

All the comments on here from bus drivers this y'all vent channel

[@ImEmpath]

I’m from San Jose CA I’m socially awkward and I can’t make eye contact and I struggle with social anxiety and they always yell at me cuz they see me as weak it’s not my problem right? I didn’t do nothing wrong and making eye contact is uncomfortable for me

[@sammymarrco2]

what % of passengers would you say are a nuisance?

[@angelmorales3308]

in rhode island if you assaults a bus driver you can get a $3000 fine and 3 years in prison they even put sings on there buses on cameras video all over our buses

[@jnicklin]

I drive buses in Edinburgh can totally relate to this. The struggle is real lol . people don't appreciate the service we provide and take it for granted. Especially when they expect you to be like a-z map of town and have knowledge like Stephen fry lol 😆 🤣

[@BusDriverLife]

Exactly!!! Lol. Thanks for watching!

[@jlw2358]

Some of you bus drivers need to be careful how you treat the customers. Because some customers turn violent and actually assault bus drivers.

[@jamesfrench7299]

@@jlw2358 rehabilitation facilities await them IE prison.

[@reneevalenti7458]

I been riding buses over 42 years

[@PurplePinkRed]

A lot of these are common in retail too.
1) Expecting a person to know every item in a store that stocks thousands of items is unrealistic.
2) Disputing prices of items (too expensive and blaming the representative who has zero control over prices, demanding sale prices when the sale is over, telling me they've seen it cheaper elsewhere but don't bring in proof like a catalogue or refuse to show an online store on their phone).
3) Lots of different responsibilities: Answering phones, managing separate counters, identifying thieves, managing stock and customer requests whilst still trying to serve people.
4) Yes, if you deal with several idiots or aggressive people in a row, you almost go into pilot mode (just get through the day without punching anyone or losing your mind completely), so you seem more detached and less "pleasant" as it's literally self-preservation.
5) People love to enter the "exit", and exit the "entry" entrance. People love to push through the doors or attempt to come in when the store hasn't opened yet or when it has closed.
I'm in the early stages of being a bus driver recruit. I think I'm well prepared given my history in retail and customer service 🤣

[@BusDriverLife]

Yes if you have retail experience you will definitely be prepared for driving a bus!! The only new thing to consider is maintaining control of a huge vehicle while people are acting crazy. I’ve witnessed people being so nasty to retail workers and it’s awful. I used to work at fast food restaurants and Target back in the day so I understand how it feels!

[@PurplePinkRed]

@@BusDriverLife Yup! You get it then! I'll definitely have to get used to the distractions whilst driving such a large vehicle. Great tips!

[@hassellleona3338]

Every human is different

[@hassellleona3338]

Bus driver are rude too me because I have a walker

[@tremainenelms2165]

I mean when I get on the bus here in Columbus Ohio I speak and say hello to the bus driver and the bus driver don't even speak. But then if I get on their bus and don't say hi or speak then I'm the one considered rude just saying.

[@BusDriverLife]

It literally happens both ways. I totally understand what you’re saying.

[@Tiedye6336]

With all of the not doing nice people say to you what makes you still go back to work for your next shift/run?

[@BusDriverLife]

It’s not all bad..I meet a lot of great people as well. It’s a good job overall but it definitely has challenging moments that you would have never imagined you would deal with.

[@shillcreativeworkshop]

I ride the bus 3 days a week . Leave the bus driver alone. Pay your fare . Very simple thing to do. The one thing That upsets me, are people that have been at abus stop waiting for the bus and then wait until they get on the bus to dig for for the fair. Have the fair ready whe you get on the bus.

[@cerealkiller5665]

I drive interstate coach. One of my favorites is the passenger that assumes everyone on the bus wants to listen to your music. My response was hey want me to play my mom's magic organ polka. Lol, usually did the trick. Also huge statement about not stopping where passenger wants. It is actually illegal, can get in big trouble. BTW, you seem cool as heck dude. Be safe

[@BusDriverLife]

I appreciate you watching! You be safe out there as well!

[@faulmannpictures]

I‘ve been a Transit Operator for eighteen years. When I first started I was exposed to a culture of people in our society that will never change. We are a welfare society. Public Transit in this country (America) is a taxpayer subsidized welfare program. Transit managements position is one of "We operate a welfare program." The official motto and position of the Transit agency is "If they don’t have the fare let them ride", do not challange them, do not ask them for the fare…let them ride, hit free on the farebox input. Our Government reenforces this by ever increasing welfare and disability benefits. Therefore they have created a generation of entitlement. Most people that ride public transit are no longer the working masses, at least here in the Pacific Northwest. Now I‘m sure that’s very different back east. But here, in Tacoma Wa. I would estimate less than 10% of passengers using local service are productive, working people. That’s the way it is. I‘ve taken public transit in Europe alot, it is a whole different animal there. It is a pleasure taking public transit in Europe. That will never be the case in America. And what astonishes me the most is, everybody has these powerful handheld computers, they practically conduct their entire lives through these devices and yet, they can’t seem to simply pull up the bus schedule and read it for themselves. Well, whad‘ya do? It’s only going to become worse.

[@reshaudgray32]

It’s a felony in the state of Florida to assault a bus operator. You definitely will be getting some time.

[@freeautoinsurance365]

these actually seem like normal behaviours, if this is what people consider rude bus drivers theyre in a good situation, bus drivers where i live are always pissed off at everything

[@mariaboyd3038]

I had a bad experience with one bus driver who was rude to me for no reason at all,now it escalated now I have major beef with this lady cuz I just feel it very personal now this been going on all most a year smh. But why I don't get it .I live in Dover Delaware.

[@kentcyclist]

I never realized Simpsons Motoman was so decent

[@themills576]

i understand every single word you said

[@BusDriverLife]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!!

[@themills576]

@@BusDriverLife no problem :)

[@shelanyrosa6891]

all these reasons are totally understandable, lols people are weird why would u even find dat rude, the bus drivers out here in New York are no joke, just nasty humans, they drive like crazy, im just glad and grateful that there is some nice ones, thats why no matter what every single time i get on the bus i make sure i greet the driver and say thank u when i get off because like u said we just human

[@AviTheWolf]

NICE bus and MTA Bus operators can probs second this 24/7

[@azizt6773]

I once had a driver who kicked me out of his bus just because he didn’t understand my destination i tried to explain it to him but he still didn’t understand so i showed him my destination and he didn’t understand anything and he tells me to leave i told him why? Then he yells at me LEAVE NOW!! YOURE MAKING PEOPLE WAITING i then apologized to him and left the bus and took a taxi instead idk if it’s something common for a bus driver to force a passenger to leave, i was on the right stop and the right bus number and the destination i provided to him was valid but he still refused and kicked me out in a rude way, since you’re a bus driver can you state the reason why he did this?
Sorry for my bad English

[@BusDriverLife]

I can’t really say why he did that. I would have to be there. In normal situations you should not be kicked off of the bus.

[@azizt6773]

@Paul Smith i usually tell them my destination cuz they always ask for it if i don’t have a monthly membership

[@azizt6773]

@Paul Smith exactly that’s what i thought btw it happened in the UK and i was kinda new to the country that’s why but from what i know is that each bus has a specific route to take but the reason why they ask for the destination is to determine the price from what i understand

[@Stettafire]

@@azizt6773 In my experience all UK bus drivers have massive rods up their arses

[@PawsAndToeBeansSituation]

Never disrespect our wonderful California bus drivers and subway operators

[@jamesdukes1869]

Or any bus driver at any state or country

[@mfviktorherbz]

4:49 yes! It's funny how people want the full attention of someone driving a multi ton vehicle with people in it around a road populated with bikes, people, and other vehicles. ALL bus drivers must just be really rude people 🤔

[@richardmcdonald7188]

3.20....you refer to them as Passengers. Technically they are passengers! Even if they didn't pay! Anyone who pays you can refer to them as Customers! Hahahaha

[@Stettafire]

Because they are

[@BusDriverLife]

We are? I guess I forgot to add that to my list.

[@TheTransportHub17]

Great video Keywan and you are not rude. It’s just the passengers act stupid and refuse to understand basic things like pay your fare or wear your mask.

[@BusDriverLife]

So true!! Thanks for always watching!!

[@TheTransportHub17]

@@BusDriverLife No worries Keywan. Always enjoy your content and interesting to see how bus driving is like in the US.

[@hassellleona3338]

Why bus driver are won't let me on the m15 express bus in nyc going to pike and madison street

[@curtisdrummerellerbe9544]

I’m not going to read all of the comments but this is what I will say I understand about customer service and people can be rude and I understand and I’ve never worked as a bus driver but I don’t care what your reasoning is for being a mean bus driver if I’m giving you respect and I’m talking to you the right way and I’m not disrespecting you then don’t talk to me like that if I’m not talking to you like that because I’m a nice person and I only give back what’s given to me 100% of the time I will be courteous but a lot of these bus drivers are rude to me for no reason so I understand that they have reasons I have my reasons why am sometimes rude to my customers at my job. However at the same time most of the time if I’m rude it’s because they’re rude to me and even then I still try not to be as far as bus drivers there’s no excuse being mean and rude and rotten to a customer that’s not giving you that same energy back

[@BusDriverLife]

This video isn’t about justifying mean bus drivers. This is about certain passengers calling us rude for simply doing our jobs. I never justify anyone being mean or rude to people on this channel even if I understand where the energy is coming from.

[@curtisdrummerellerbe9544]

@@BusDriverLife true

[@BusDriverLife]

@@curtisdrummerellerbe9544 I see you are a drummer! That’s cool..I also play! 🥁

[@curtisdrummerellerbe9544]

@@BusDriverLife oh cool. Probably nowhere near as good as you

[@BusDriverLife]

@@curtisdrummerellerbe9544 I just keep it simple! No competition..I just love to play and thankful to God for the gift!

[@jameslugmayer776]

For me it's not due to does the bus driver know this or that bu stuff that the bus drivers should know according to ADA training as a disabled passenger and they still refuse such as the ramp I walk with a walker and or have to use a wheelchair or cain and cannot climb aboard the bus from the curb and require the ramp on and off the bus due to my disability and they will refuse or become disrespectful on a regular basis

[@reubenwalker4517]

My bus driver is a jerk!

[@BusDriverLife]

School Bus Driver or public transportation?

[@jackielee5815]

Same bus driver is very nice and same bus driver is rude.yes bus driver have to keep there eyes on the road see were them going like cars cut off bus off or person walk front of the bus .same time you talk to the bus driver them dont anwser you not at all and same bus driver anwser you.

[@reneevalenti7458]

Not only some are rude and mean and some are incompetent. As far as answers to questions I agree but you should know bus fare and your route and your coach as well as how to operate wheelchair lift and secure it. But have many instances of drivers incompetent in this area. Now as far as bus fare. I had incident boarded in wheelchair with my Medicare card and valid drivers license in plain sight and showed him and gave him time exam showed him deductible ticket stated wanted 4 hour ADA pass cost is 50cents ticket was for dollar. He was suppose to punch in code so deducted 50cents from ticket then came out then punch in again for pass. Asked him did he put ADA code in no response showed him IDS again and ticket waited nothing then he did something asked him again no response showed him again and he said yeah put ticket in came.back out and fare box asked me deposit money shown which was dollar which would be full fare and ticket came out nothing left on it. So he had not put in ADA Fare then had audacity tell me I owed him another dollar I laughed at him said wrong u owe me 50 cents and 4 hour pass and some stupid passenger came up gave him dollar to shut him up then I got my four hour pass guess what ada pass for full fare
Oh where do you let wheelchair off if bus stop is in snowbank.

[@turtle19dad]

We have a "10-95 Reasonable Modification" for that.

[@rn2811]

People today are very narcissistic lack empathy think they’re entitled to everything and they take no accountability for shit. When it comes to not being fare I certainly give breaks because I understand we’re short or forget to bring cash.When it happens more than once I usually say would you walk into a restaurant without money and tell them I’ll get you at the end of the week?

[@BusDriverLife]

Exactly! I help people out all time and those same people give me trouble. It’s crazy!

[@TolliverMusic]

Bus drivers are rude as all hell. In every city. Lol. It's rare that they're not.

[@BusDriverLife]

Cool. Thanks for sharing your opinion!!

[@SICK562CKRISS]

Got a question?
Talk to customer service!

[@turtle19dad]

Not necessarily. They give out bad info sometimes. They give out info on certain buses regarding weekend service when certain routes don't have weekend service.

[@SICK562CKRISS]

@@turtle19dad nope

[@SICK562CKRISS]

@@turtle19dad my job is to drive the bus. Not give a tour

[@jamesbrooks8993]

Drive for Ddot Detroit every thing goes on here

[@monie2514]

DDOT is by far one of the worst keeping the Rosa Parks Transit center nasty and filthy were Larry cut low I believe is his name last name. allows bird poop vomit human feces to be always on the ground where the Chene the Mack. The Joy road the Vernor the Michigan avenue. Not to mention DDOT bus drivers make Harley no money smart makes up behind of all drivers cuz they pay their drivers 18 to $20 an hour whereas DDOT starts you off at a measly 12 to 13 an hour and most of you be real rude and ghetto instead of just switching to the better service let's be clear much 313 love but I prefer good old-fashioned 734-248 Oakland county 100%💯💯💯💯😕💅🏼😏🌬️🤦‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@ThanxDave]

You from Shoe or Gilbert? I had fun when I was at DDOT. Shout out to Detroit for real

[@reneevalenti7458]

Live in Flint not only ride MTA bud SMART and DDOT. Been around since DSR and SEMTA days.

[@Technologyadvisor1]

what you think of the bus driver who was punched in face he was fighting for his life the bus crashed into cars the press slated bus driver he got fired.

[@jamesfrench7299]

The manager is a monster.

[@meaganwillis3289]

Headphones... how is it rude to ask someone a question like “Do you want a transfer?” Or “do you want the 16?” Multiple times only to have your head ripped off when they finally take their headphones off and realize your voice was pretty loud and you ‘were yelling at them’.
Bro, you didn’t hear me the other five times so I raised my voice!

[@turtle19dad]

I had to slap the farebox to get them to get off the phone and pay when at the farebox.

[@rumblinalong]

The job requires safety first. Yapping in my ear while I am driving is not safe. If people have questions then ask when they board. I may or may not have an answer. We're bus drivers not babysitters. I have challenged customers that have it more together than some of the general public

[@tummagreen2885]

It's not that I'm mean....I work extra board..... I could go to work at 4 a.m. pull a run that gets off at 1:45 p.m. do a showup that starts at 2 p.m.......pull a run at 2:30pm that dont get off till 11:45 p.m. .......and at 8 p.m. you want to get on the bus with some drama........ yeah imma be a little irritated

[@BusDriverLife]

Facts!!

[@Lamont-hw9lu]

Bro we all got jobs and frustrations at work

[@TNT31414]

Sometimes I get ppl that’s like thanks and I nod my head n kept driving. Then they are like Thanks and I’m focused on everything else and their like THANKS! I’m just like u getting off or not. Mad I don’t want to say Morning afternoon night welcome shit u didn’t birth me and I am human u don’t know what I go thru. As a driver I also have anxiety. I don’t always want to speak to ppl but I will answer questions and try to help if u don’t know where ur going and I know the area. If I don’t feel like speaking due to feeling tired or overwhelmed with so much ppl just keep it moving. Some of y’all trying to Lean over the barricade to talk to us and y’all have no mask on. So u get a glare. Covid is picking back up 😒🫣🙏🏾lord give me strength!

[@journeysofjames1116]

Hi, do you have a question you want to leave on one of my videos?

[@lovenationalbus]

Im a retired bus driver in England. I had an incident once where a passenger wanted to alight from the bus at some traffic lights instead of waiting for me to turn the corner and stop at the bus stop. When i told him I couldn't let him off, he got nasty and actually put his shaking fist next to my ear. I just kept looking ahead and turned the corner. The bus was full of shoppers, so I guess he thought better of it. As a bus driver, there are so many things that happen over the years that you could write a book.

[@jamaldavis2450]

most bus drivers are mean and rude.. simply because most bus passages are mean and rude.. get it simps?...

[@frankiedee3122]

I've had passengers come up to me, and ask me questions while I'm operatng my bus. When I get to a bus stop or red light, I will kindly answer the question. Truthfully, I wouldn't care less if they're upset that I didn't answer at that time. The question was answered and they can go sit down and relax..

[@BusDriverLife]

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[@curtisdrummerellerbe9544]

I didn’t realize I left a comment but here’s another one everything that you stated in this video is 100% accurate however I do want to add something else to it you kept saying we seem to think that they appear to be rude so I understand those reasons why it can look and be perceived that they are being rude and I get that part and I agree with you 100% the customers are human and so are the drivers so I agree with you however with that being said there have been times especially the incident today where the bus driver is just rude for no reason and I am being nice friendly courteous welcoming and Bus Driver just catches an attitude for no apparent reason at all either the bus drivers or the station agents can be extremely rude you woke up and you say hello how are you doing and soon as I say that very pleasant they respond with an attitude what do you want I get it there are some weird people that ride the trains and buses and be at the station agents and stuff like that believe me I get it but there are some times where these bus drivers and station agents are just downright rude and they take it out on you I get it that’s stressful my job is stressful too but I can’t take it out on someone that has not done me wrong and they are just simply a customer I have witnessed it numerous times Bus Driver‘s getting upset catching an attitude being downright nasty for no reason

[@BusDriverLife]

Yes some drivers are rude for sure. My focus was on people who wrongly call certain drivers rude when it’s not actually the case.

[@curtisdrummerellerbe9544]

@@BusDriverLife I’ll give you an example of what happened today. I rang the bell to get off and you know how sometimes if the bus stop is several hundred feet from the bus stop where the light is at and there’s cars behind it so sometimes the bus driver will stop and let passengers off while waiting for the traffic light to turn green so I didn’t think anything of it I stayed on the bus by assumed he was still going to stop at the bus stop so I rang the bell again when he pulled off and he was attempting to keep going past the bus stop so I said excuse me sir excuse me sir I’m getting off right here. And he looked at me with a main face and a stink attitude and said bro you gotta get off right here man. And it wasn’t even just what he said but it was the way he said it and how he looked when he said that I wasn’t really paying attention to much and I looked at him as I was getting off and I said excuse me Bus Driver there was no need for you to be catching an attitude like that and then I got off the bus. Did another incident happen one time I was on the metro bus in Alexandria Virginia and this particular route sometimes it says not in service so when I got on the bus even though I saw passengers on I just wanted to make sure so I said excuse me ma’am is this the Rex bus she response what metro bus do you know is the only bus route they go on this road obviously this is the Rex bus and I said well I do apologize ma’am your sign said not in service so I just wanted to make sure before I got on and she was just downright nasty. Another incident I got on the bus another metro bus route and I was getting on the bus and I spoke to the bus driver and I said hello ma’am how are you doing as I was tapping my pass on my smart phone and she didn’t respond and I said hello ma’am how are you doing today and she completely ignored me I’m being pleasant and nice so I get it like you said before you all are human and so are we I think if we both understood each other we understood the drivers and the drivers understood the passengers because just like my job is all about customer service is the same thing for bus drivers but I get it there are some people that are on these buses and trains that are just absolutely handful I’ve seen it as a passenger of myself but there’s no need to be rude to people that aren’t being nasty and rude to you

[@curtisdrummerellerbe9544]

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[@hassellleona3338]

I have metro cards they don't want my metro cards

[@hassellleona3338]

The bus driver will not take .my fair