A bus operator
A bus operator
A bus operator awakes before the light is awaken. He or she has to get enough rest, for the rest of the day awaits with many choices to make.Excellent grooming is a must, he will represent his agency and will be an example to the community itself.Whether there are sirens or lights, storming or not, it is “the time to start”.A good selection of what he will consume will sure influence his performance. A resting time while in route will become a challenge. He will have to depend on what is called “Recovery Time”.The plan; Safety first .One day, one route at a time, one bus, one stop, one passenger, and one intersection at a time. Giving respect to earn respect every time while taking passengers from point A to point B.If an operator is not early, he is late. A pre-trip inspection is a must. Seatbelt, lights, wipers, tires, brakes, seats, climate comfort are essentials for a safe and comfortable trip. Each trip is unique and unpredictable.A bus can be compared to a home, passengers become a unique family traveling with a purpose. There are the ones that try to alter the order, they are usually not regular to the particular trip.Passes and currency are usually a form of payment for a trip.Many go to work, to school, medical facilities, shops and urban or rural places, for pleasure or as a need.First a bus is assigned to the operator for his route.“Radio control” is ready to coordinate assist and direct. Mechanics are on standby to provide assistance to them on route.Operators are on standby for any unforeseen occurrence.The bus must go out.Terminals are places for connecting routes. Trains also help to take people to their destination.Routes, days, months and years go at a rapid rate for a bus operator. He becomes familiar to the community and he learns to spot who belongs and spots setbacks and situations that he tries to defuse for a safe trip. Everyone traveling helps to make the trip a success. To sleep, to wake up, to prepare and travel for the route.To pick the route assignment, to prepare the bus, to travel to a starting destination and head to the first stop.A greeting is a must and a smile the first gift to a passenger going to a destination he must arrive.In return he will pay his fare and hopefully he will be glad.Mirrors are the most reliable companions to a bus operator and the best advisors for safety warnings and accurate indicators. They keep interior and exterior situations instantly available for an operator’s actions and reactions.Law enforcement emergency agencies are prompt to help bus operators and passengers.Schooling to get updates on procedures, policies and changes are a must to render the best possible service.Every day is a struggle, as time passes the ever changing population values as far as manners, attitudes and willingness to obey regulations. As a traveling family bus ridership must struggle to adhere to safety standards established.Going home is the best experience for all, bus operators and passengers.Signing out or getting relived for the day, an operator must leave everything behind, except his personal belongings and experience acquired. Everything else remains behind including the bus.
Home sweet home
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