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How about convert those jobs from train operators to bus operators and have more bus service from the same budget?

• nine_k 1y ago
  Do they have the driver licenses good for driving a bus? I suppose it requires substantial training.
  • hdgvhicv 1y ago
    if you can already drive you can probably pass a bus driving course in a day or two.
    • Apreche 1y ago
      You are out of your mind. Driving a bus in NYC is one of the most difficult jobs imaginable. Maybe someone who drives a big tractor trailer would be more prepared to do it, but someone who has only driven average cars will need extensive training and practice before they can be entrusted with the lives of real passengers on the streets of NYC in all traffic and weather conditions. Not to mention, bus drivers have to do a lot more than just drive. It’s several jobs in one. Not only do they have to do the driving they also have to do customer service, fare collection, and deal with problematic passengers. All hail the mighty bus driver. In a just society they would swap salaries with the CEOs.
      • Ericson2314 1y ago
        We could still retrain people for this, but yes, it's not trivial. The problem for union negotiation is that it would be considered a demotion / harder job. This is why the best thing to do is just run more service while automating lines. And eventually build more network too.
      • rangestransform 1y ago
        Driving 40 foot buses on narrow NYC streets is entirely a self-own that even more stupid make-work buy america requirements contributed to
    • nobody9999 1y ago
      >if you can already drive you can probably pass a bus driving course in a day or two. Yeah...No. [0] https://www.mta.info/careers/bus-operator https://www.mta.info/careers/bus-operator [1] https://dmv.ny.gov/become-a-school-bus-driver https://dmv.ny.gov/become-a-school-bus-driver