What happened in katy texas with a knight transportation driver shot his dm, i personally believe that a lot of people from knight transportation should be shot. We are working alongside ottawa public health oph and are conducting contact tracing of individuals who have, or may have been, in close contact with the employee. Oc transpo riders support protective shields to keep bus. Knight transportation pay scale truck driver salary. In 1973, oc transpo introduced the first brt system in the world. Today, we received confirmation that a member of the special constable unit at oc transpo has tested positive for covid. An oc transpo driver is publicly calling out the transit agency, writing in. The drivers seat section of the website is reserved for oc transpo employees only, unauthorized access is prohibited. Oc transpo customer service oc transpo phone number oc. No one working for oc transpo seems to care that a bus didnt show.
Aug 07, 20 bring on the protective shields to separate bus drivers from physically abusive passengers, say oc transpo riders. Complaints down against oc transpo drivers on phones cbc news. Bring on the protective shields to separate bus drivers from physically abusive passengers, say oc transpo riders. Dont think there havent been complaints about oc transpo, though. This section of the oc transpo website allows employees private access to current events and information. You meet new an exiting people every second and it feels great being able to help people. Complaints down against oc transpo drivers on phones cbc. When i see complaints that are hard to read and poorly. The operator drove five buses serving several different routes in the three days before selfisolating, the head of oc transpo said. Oc transpo driver brings christmas cheer to ottawa bus riders. The number of public complaints against oc transpo drivers caught using phones while driving buses has gone down. 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. Its formal name was the ottawacarleton regional transit commission, but the service was promoted in both english and french under the oc transpo name, whose oc initials are derived from ottawacarleton. Oc transpo has confirmed that an oc transpo bus driver has tested positive for covid19.
Many times i have gone over and beyond as a bus driver. In addition, a pet policy is now offered as well as a rider policy. Working for the city is always a benefit and it was a good experience. Flexible hometime, daily or weekly pay options, and opportunities for annual raises and great quarterly bonuses are just a few of the benefits of becoming a knight driving associate. For example, i had dropped off almost standing load of passengers beyond my routes. We will be prioritizing changes that keep sufficient space available on buses and changes that address travel needs to essential services. Sterength, capacity, commitment, that is knight transportation. Oc transpo is urban transit service of the city of ottawa and gatineau, quebec, ontario, canada. 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. Bailey, whos been a driver since 2015, went public earlier this year with her complaints of longstanding sexual harassment on the job, a. Mar 29, 2016 ottawa police are investigating an assault on an oc transpo driver that took place monday while he was on his route.
Bailey says her supervisor took the complaint to middle management but she. Ottawa oc transpo customer protests termination of bus. Dont get me wrong, im a driver and share your pain. A complaint against a special constable must be made in writing and signed by the complainant. I looked over and saw the bus driver on his iphone.
People are downvoting you because you included a lot of info about your relationship, but i want you to know i totally empathize with your girlfriend and i am really disappointed that people with disabilities still arent receiving appropriate service from oc transpo. Oc transpo schedules fiction, driver says in scathing attack. We understand there were no complaints of any kind against operator 7990 prior to his becoming the target of workplace harassment in the middle of. Knight transportation driver application hiring drivers now. Also, there are thousands of people that work for oc transpo that continue to make this service possible. Chances are if you or any other driver had a bad experience at knight, the problem wasnt knight. A knight driver was waiting at a side road to come onto our road. Mar 28, 2010 we understand there were no complaints of any kind against operator 7990 prior to his becoming the target of workplace harassment in the middle of february 2010. Chief special constable transit services, city of ottawa oc transpo special constable unit 875 belfast road, ottawa on k1g 0z4. Photo by devyn barrie a nosedive in oc transpos reliability of late has.
Im sorry if i dont enjoy being assaulted and harassed. There are many online websites that offer a way for people to submit complaints. Oc transpo driver calls out agency, says its not reliable cbc news. The shields will be designed to restrict customer access to the operators area, according to a memo from general manager john manconi. Oc transpo to test out driver shields on city buses. I also know if a good dispatcher gets a bad driver they too can have a rough time. A witness at the oc transpo inquest testified monday that management didnt take complaints of workplace harassment seriously. Oc transpos largest union has rejected the citys offer of a fouryear contract extension announced last week, almost a year before the current contract is due to expire. Fortunately a white knight arrived, washed her hands, put on her starbucks green. Ottawa police release image of man accused of assaulting an oc transpo bus driver.
Aug 16, 2011 dont think there havent been complaints about oc transpo, though. Knight transportation wouldrather have you lock your brakes up in an attempt to slow the vehicle down and if you hit the vehicle they say they will protect you in court. Knight transportation uses our nationwide network of service centers, one of the countrys largest companyowned tractor fleets, as well as access to the fleets of thousands of thirdparty equipment providers, to provide truckload capacity and a broad range of. I know that if a driver gets a bad dispatcher life can get very bad. Some time i even dropped off passengers on my brake time so they dont miss the game. You will find many oc transpo related info that you may find interesting. A handful of passengers polled at greenboro station wednesday were unanimously in. You will find many oc transporelated info that you may find interesting. Ottawacarleton regional transit commission, commonly known as oc transpo is the urban transit service of the city of ottawa, ontario, canada. This estimate is based upon 1 oc transpo transit operator salary reports provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods. I am a student at carleton and i avoid taking the bus as much as possible. Hachem mahdi, 18, and dylan sardinha, 19, are both charged with theft and assault. Its the most unpleasant experience thus i walk or bike. This is the part that infuriates me the total lack of care.
Complaints can be submitted by mail or handdelivered to the attention of. Ottawa police have laid charges after an oc transpo bus driver was assaulted just after midnight on tuesday. In order to view this page, you must have javascript enabled in your browser. Oc transpo driver jamie bailey says for years she endured. New flyer d60lf 2004 articulated bus exoc transpo with former oc transpo numbers. The driver has been in selfisolation since march 20. Police nab teen suspects after oc transpo driver attacked. Oc transpo will be monitoring the adjusted transit service.
This web site is dedicated to all bus and transit enthusiasts. Apr 17, 2015 oc transpo s largest union has rejected the citys offer of a fouryear contract extension announced last week, almost a year before the current contract is due to expire. Autologin on future visits show my name in the online users list script executed in 0. Once you pass the test, youll drive as a solo driver for 45 months, and after you have 30,000 solo otr miles under your belt, youll become an official knight driving associate. Colin knight figures he has just the thing for outoftown delegates looking to let off. My wife and i send so much love to the wonderful people at knight and, we thank you for everything you have done for oir family.
Dec 17, 2016 oc transpo hasnt always felt merry when drivers show a little creativity. Businesses near lrt fully on board with free train passes for. 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. The passes will be embedded with a code that allows oc transpo and. We were almost to the intersection where he was and he pulled out with truck and trailer to try to make it out before we got there.
Louise emberg is an employment equity advisor with the bus company. The bus driver appeared to not have been paying attention as he slammed on the brakes 20 meters after the somersetbank st. Three consecutive stittsvillekanata armed robberies in less than two hours. Ottawa oc transpo customer protests termination of bus driver. We are a provider of multiple truckload transportation services.
Knight took advantage of my experience of the canadian routes and provided me a living while including compensation for my experience. Driver sheds oc transpo logo to protest harassment from frustrated. See all transit operator salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market. Oc transpo driver spurned harassment complaint, woman says a woman says an oc transpo driver told her it wasnt his job to babysit after she complained to him about a man harassing female. People are very nice, professional, respectful, ect. Shuttle service is also provided for students such as the knight mover when the new brunswick campus transit system is not in. Atu 279 president garry queale questioned the number of legitimate complaints in that pool and transit commissioner keith egli.
This is probably one of many reasons why we have complaints compliments ratio stand over 7. Potential email scam targeting students we have been informed of a possible email scam targeting student email addresses. 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. Oc transpo will be installing protective barriers between passengers and drivers on a handful of city buses as part of a pilot project later this year. What i actually did was enter the rear of the double decker bus and tap my presto card which was in my glove at the time. Jun 22, 2012 i am a student at carleton and i avoid taking the bus as much as possible. Chris grover, 46, wrote an open letter to the citizens of ottawa, personally apologizing for longstanding, unreliable bus service. Oc transpo hasnt always felt merry when drivers show a little creativity. Ottawa police are investigating an assault on an oc transpo driver that took place monday while he was on his route.
Oc transpo ottawacarleton transportation commission is the public transit agency of the city of ottawa, ontario, canada that carries approximately 97. We took the oc transpo through downtown to the bayview transitway station. The driver s seat section of the website is reserved for oc transpo employees only, unauthorized access is prohibited. Do drivers keep the same truck or is it a hot seat set up. Rutgers campus buses are a zerofare bus service used by students at the new brunswick and.
Police arrived on the scene near the corner of caldwell avenue and medford. Knight transportation offers a variety of positions to choose from, no matter where you are in your career. Scobie is unlikely to be alone in stittsville, where complaints about poor bus. May, 2018 oc transpo will be installing protective barriers between passengers and drivers on a handful of city buses as part of a pilot project later this year. Below are the list of buses that are currently in revenue service. Professional truck drivers, knight transportation sincerely appreciates everything drivers do for them and understand that drivers are the key to their success. I have learned that public transit plays a key role in the operation of the city.
The last six years of my twenty three otr career, knight transportation enabled me to work as long as i physically could. Management has a general concern for the well being of its employees. So i filed a complaint with octranspo for a rude driver that was accusing me for trying to skip the fare. Since i have been back, i have been treated lile a family member and not just a number or another driver. Ottawacarleton regional transit commission cptdb wiki. Purchasing is administered by the city of ottawas supply services department. Complaints, complaints, complaints against oc transpo and sto. Edna knight on library closed but popular storytime program goes online. One thing is for certain if someone gets angry or has a bad experience with something they typically want the world to know about it. Knight also works with independent contractors, and also offers competitive pay as. 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. Oc transpo driver spurned harassment complaint, woman says.