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Rightfully pissed-off rider Mel sends the following gripe:
This morning found me and my husband and one other guy sprinting a long city block to make it to the #9. We got to the doors in time, the dude in front of us who was sprinting gets on the bus, I raise my foot to get on…and the DOORS SLAMMED RIGHT IN MY FACE! The driver made EYE CONTACT with me and still sped off! WTF?
Seriously, it’s one of the worst lines in the city. Drivers seem to make a game of how far they can pitch us around the bus with rapid acceleration and braking and they’re stone cold deaf when fights break out.
I’m tired of paying more for less. Down with Muni and their crappy rude drivers.
My last ride on the dearly departed 26-Valencia involved a drunken sprint caddy-corner to catch the bus. The doors closed just as I drunkenly touched them from outside. The driver saw this, and opened the doors back up.
I only relay this story to suggest that, as often as Mel’s story occurs, perhaps, there’s the other side of the coin. Or maybe the doors open once for every 16.3 times they slam in your face. Either way, the drivers almost always see this happen. Shame on those who, unlike my lucky 26 driver that night, leave potential riders high and dry. Hmph!
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I am very split on this.
On one hand, when I’ve boarded the bus found a seat and we’ve been there for a minute or two and waiting for the light to change, when someone comes dashing up right as the light turns green and the driver speeds off, I cheer inwardly and think “Ha! Guess you’re on time for the next bus.”
On the other hand, when it happens to me, I’m fucking pissed.
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