Archive for May, 2010
Why I’m not falling for this “TTC cares” business
Now that I live in the country (a.k.a. Durham Region) I rarely take the TTC, except to get to work. About two weeks ago, May 10, I was sitting at my usual bus stop, waiting for the #25. Except it wasn’t coming. Approximately 10 buses went in the other direction, but not one came the way I needed to go!
After waiting for almost 30 minutes, someone in a TTC car pulls up and informs us that, hey, the 25 no longer operates north of Steeles and we need to cross the street to catch the bus. THANKS FOR THAT!!
Exhibit A:
They don’t actually bother to post a sign or anything saying “hey, the bus no longer comes this way, cross the street!” Much better to inconvenience people trying to get to work. FYI, the person who informed us of the change then taped a note onto the bus shelter - a note that was missing the next morning.
Quite annoyed at this point, I cross the street. Keep in mind that while I was waiting on what is now the wrong side, buses were going by about every three minutes. I had to wait at least 15 for another one to show up. This brings me to
Exhibit B:
After driving for approximately two minutes, driver stops the bus on some side street, gets out and spends 5 or so minutes enjoying his morning cigarette. His back was facing the bus the entire time, but that’s definitely what he was doing! My apologies for the crappy picture quality, I think I’m one of the few people who does not yet own a Blackberry or iPhone.
I considered filing a complaint with the TTC directly, but I’ve done that in the past and, shockingly, never heard back. This is much more effective 