Why is it that every time there is a fare hike, I notice how nasty bus drivers and MTA train booth attendants are? Bloomberg has some nerve giving into their demands. For a department that basically controls New York City, its HR departments don't really give them correct training for interacting with the public. They are nasty, bored, not helpful at all, and get paid some of the best wages in the city. They make you so mad sometimes, you wanna hit 'em, but if you do, its a felony now. LOL, I don't think 7 years in prison is worth this assh*le who is more concerned about ending his shift quickly to start a break early.
I have seen bus drivers stop, get OUT OF THE BUS, WHICH YOU SHOULD NEVER EVER. DO, and go to stores, pick up dry cleaning, buy lunch... I mean, if you have to use the bathroom, then ok, tha'ts fine, but if you have to take a crap, you should have called out that morning. I'm not gonna be late for work because you HAD to eat Indian food for dinner, ya dig?
They allow person after person access with NO FARE RECEIVED, but when honest people forget to put money on their card, or are confused as to what bus to take, the bus drivers kicks them off. But stupid bitch wh*re who gets on, walks past the toll and 'pretends' to be looking for her card, will ride for free because next stop is hers. HEY. Whoa. I take a bus two stops after I transfer off one bus, can I ride for free, too? Well, you'd be surprised how often they allow people not to pay. If you're a commuter, it is your responsibility to pay, and to remember to have fare. Wanna know WHY they were 3 billion under budget? Get EVERYONE to pay for their fare and you'll see how much money will REALLY come in.
Also, give sensitivity training to ALL MTA EMPLOYEES because they even give attitude to the handicapped who need to be lifted up onto the back of the bus, like, its your job assh*le, you get PAID. This person isn't getting paid to be handicapped (ignore disability, cuz thats garbage), while you're getting great money (thats NEVER enough, remember the strike?) and benefits, so stop complaining because if the MTA bosses were harder on you, you'd all be replaced with happy, pleasant and helpful people and you can work in retail and get treated the way you treat straphangers!!!