nice 'tude, TTC
The Toronto Transit Commission says that in the 45-minute peak of morning rush hour, the Yonge subway line is currently at full capacity. No additional trains can be added. In The Globe and Mail yesterday, TTC chief general manager Rick Ducharme said, "People say it's crowded, and I always say, if you go in those 45 minutes, that's your problem, because I can't help you." On the increase in commuting times in general over the last couple of decades, Ducharme said "live with it. We're a bigger city."
So the people who have to get to their downtown jobs by 8:30 or 9:00 should plan on extra idle time downtown? Perhaps lounge at Starbucks or hit a gym, while paying for an additional hour or two of child care in the morning? Hey, maybe the Bay Street business community will warm up to 'flex time' and let people stagger themselves in a spectrum of start-end times. You know, because we've already seen such willingness to bend antiquated men's dress codes in the steamiest summer days when rolling blackouts threaten.
"I can't help you... Live with it." If this is the attitude of senior TTC staff, it's no wonder that a) people continue to abandon public transit in favour of their cars; b) TTC employees in other positions* often exhibit outright contempt for the ridership.
*such as the fare agent at College station last week who rolled his eyes when the well-dressed, polite man in front of me requested a receipt, and proceeded to openly curse and swear at the passenger when it became my turn at the wicket
So the people who have to get to their downtown jobs by 8:30 or 9:00 should plan on extra idle time downtown? Perhaps lounge at Starbucks or hit a gym, while paying for an additional hour or two of child care in the morning? Hey, maybe the Bay Street business community will warm up to 'flex time' and let people stagger themselves in a spectrum of start-end times. You know, because we've already seen such willingness to bend antiquated men's dress codes in the steamiest summer days when rolling blackouts threaten.
"I can't help you... Live with it." If this is the attitude of senior TTC staff, it's no wonder that a) people continue to abandon public transit in favour of their cars; b) TTC employees in other positions* often exhibit outright contempt for the ridership.
*such as the fare agent at College station last week who rolled his eyes when the well-dressed, polite man in front of me requested a receipt, and proceeded to openly curse and swear at the passenger when it became my turn at the wicket
Comments
Why are you taking the TTC to work? You should walk...it's not cold and you can walk underground from Dundas to Union. Or you can stay a Fatty McTaddy!
Mloyd maybe the TTC employees are sick of being treated like pieces of meat. I'm sure you're not the only one to check Mass Transit operator off your dirty sex list!
if I were to stay home with my children as you say. then i would have to go on welfare, and that would mean that YOU along with everyone else would be supporting us. So, instead, I choose to WORK and make my own coin on my own time and effort and pay for daycare out of my own pocket, I'm NOT subsidised like some people are. I am responsible for all my own finances and my life and that of my children. As much as I would LOVE to spend all day with my children (and I would) I can not. That does NOT make me a bad mother, or a neglectful mother. My children get the best possible care out there. You on the other hand, were probably BEATEN as a child....and I feel for you.
As for Madame, he gives out his digits to hot agressive drivers. We know it's true.
sorry, my nine key came off and i had to put it back on
"Shut up and stop whining or we will import employees from the TTC."
Mitz - A little testy aren't we? Sorry if you took any offence to my comments.
When will you get the first party cheque from Stephen Harper? I hear it's for beer and smokes!
The boys on Church go Swish, swish, swish;
Swish, swish, swish;
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The boys on Church go Swish, swish, swish,
all through the town.
All Jimmy's friends go Clack, clack, clack;
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All Jimmy's friends go Clack, clack, clack;
all through the town.
secondly - I love, love, love the "nuggets of validation".... rock on mme rouge. :) jooles
ah, forget it..........my anger has long ago subsided....
you should really check out my friend RAINE (on my sidebar) she works for the TTC maybe you should let HER know how you feel. Jimmy sure does.
Jooles - I feel very validated by your b'day wishes & nuggets, and am sure your father was an exemplary TTC employee. Lord knows they put up with a lot of crazy shit. It's like I always sez: if there are problems in an organization, you can usually look to the top for a source.
As for the rest of you, play nice or I'll kick you off this bus.