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Only about half of the bus drivers automatically kneel the bus when putting bikes on or off. Bikes are heavy and clumsy, and the lowered 6 inches makes it much easier to load and unload. I would like the CT Transit supervisors to remind drivers to always lower the bus for bikes, it is a courtesy and prevents back strain and hernias.
12 Comments
Ralph K. (Guest)
Fair Havener (Registered User)
Here's a good one:
1. Bus driver stops to pick me up. I honestly don't remember if he kneeled or not. (That's not my point).
2. I proceed to load my bike properly and LOCK it, just to be cautious. I had previously witnessed 2 teens make off with a passenger's bike as the bus came to a stop. So, I didn't want to take any chances.
3. Bus driver beeps and signals (I finish locking).
4. i get on and he asks "what did you do that for?"
5. I excitedly tell him about the incident I witnessed and tell him "don't be offended, but it's not your job to keep my bike safe. I don't even know you."
6. He tells me to calm down. I do.
joy darby (Registered User)
Closed Knackered Knees (Guest)
Lance Notso (Guest)
Another time i put my bike on the J bus and went to cheshire , after getting my bike and off of the bus i had to ride 2 miles to my destination , being near 60 it was a lifesaver..
-II have seen young kids take the bus with bike for a 1/4 mile to downtown ..
Ser Brandon Blackwater (Guest)
The connected and holier than thou royal drivers of his honorific Mallory , wield the royal coaches gallantly , Never stopping for the peasants , running them down..
Reopened Busrider (Registered User)
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Busrider2 (Guest)
Closed CTTRANSIT (Verified Official)