The Dao of Doug: A Bus Driver's Perspective
Rail Transit Commuters
What are you most proud of in your life? I decided to move out to Honolulu and pass the CDL certification test(s) to get qualified to drive a city bus. The courses here are very good—the instruction is definitely worth the time. I’m definitely a better driver than when I started—because I had to change …
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Impact of Technology on My Job as a Bus Driver 1. Navigation and Route Management 2. Communication Tools 3. Ticketing and Fare Collection 4. Safety Features 5. Maintenance and Diagnostics Conclusion Overall, technology has significantly transformed my role as a bus driver by improving navigation, communication, fare collection, safety, and maintenance. These advancements not only …
I keep getting filled with joy when I walk around San Francisco, just as I did before I left for a staycation in Hawaii. I loved going to the beach in Waikiki during Covid lockdown restrictions because the beaches were empty and the snorkeling views were full of plentiful fish. I guess the state fish …
“How I got my Job” -or- Doug’s Life Story –for Word Press On my trail to be fired by my previous employer for poor job performance, I was given an ultimatum: Show up at EAP office at 9 a.m. sharp on Monday or be fired. I rang the security bell at 8:58 a.m., and no one …
Why Be a Driver? Many ask this question, and we drivers know who you are: Someone who has never driven for a living before. There are many negatives to being a driver, but not usually what you may think if all you’ve ever known is an office or in retail. In most respects, an office …
“Last stop people.” Another day closes. I can pull in knowing I passed the test in avoiding collisions with other cars, trucks, pedestrians, skaters, and cyclists. Most important, I didn’t make contact with any rideshare drivers looking down at their phone and being inattentive. The thousands of ride share cars coming in daily from out-of-county …
One of the most frustrating aspects in the bustle and tussle of a large, dense city is just missing a connection. This book is for the regular transit rider that may still be missing transfers to another bus that can be averted by one simple rule: your desire to catch that trolley bus actually hinges …
What are your favorite websites? The biggest wonder I’ve seen in my time are the improvements in the internet and media sites. I’ve always wanted to be a radio star, a game show host, or an open mic comedian. YouTube makes all this possible! We can be our creative selves and be a host, a …
I approach a stop that I sometimes pass up without a ring or without anyone standing on the curb. Still no chime or no dash light. I coast without accelerating. I make the decision to stay in the traffic lane and pass the point of pulling to the right to bring the door to the …
The Dao of Doug: A Bus Driver's Perspective