Post #1694520
2026-04-26 05:05 UTC
@AimeeMaroux
So many things a bus driver's mere presence will deter/help with besides harassment of vulnerable people.
Drunks won't piss in the corner.
Teens won't bomb it with spray paint.
Guys won't dare each other to take a shit on the floor.
Someone having a heart attack can be noticed.
That guy with a white cane can get some directions at the stop, even if only "Hey, there's a big puddle out there"
I'm sure anyone reading can think of more
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@jetlagjen@gts.phillipsuk.org 2026-04-26 08:44
@pogon @AimeeMaroux human drivers can help confirm you're on the right bus. Help getting a buggy, wheelchair, etc on or off. Share a hello with a friendly human for possibly the only time all day. Help work things out when the payment machine doesn't work. Give you a shout when you've reached your stop. It's just so helpful having a knowledgeable and capable human being around. You know how self-service checkouts always have a staff member supervising in case something needs human intervention? Yeah, you can't have one person available on ten buses spread across a bunch of routes.