Why this OC Transpo driver loves his job

For all of the hate directed towards OC Transpo, sometimes it’s hard to remember that Ottawa has a lot of good bus drivers who enjoy what they do and are genuinely concerned about the comfort and well-being of their passengers. I was reminded of this earlier ths week when I saw this post on LiveJournal from an anonymous OC Transpo driver, titled " Why I like my job “:

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 Pay is pretty darn good. Of course would like to see more.

  2. 
 I like my hours, I own and ride a horse and train for competition so I  like riding during the day so driving nights is ideal.  My favourite shift being 4pm to midnight.  Also I find nights are wasted watching TV so why not work instead and do my fun stuff during the day.

  3. 
 Love driving the transitway, fun being on a road way that is just for me.

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 When I am driving I am in control of my enviroment for the most part.

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 I am not sitting at a desk!!!

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 I like people for the most part.

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 I get some good laughs most shifts.

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 I don't live in the city but west of it, so I can leave my job completely behind when I go home. :)

  9. 
 If I get bored with my work, I just have to wait 3-4 months and it will change.

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 There is really never a dull moment driving a city bus, always something happening somewhere.

** Related: ** Ottawa OC Transpo Guide