Thinking about the busy days I have working in the bus industry, I often think I could write several full length novels. From the entertaining bus drivers to the frustrated passengers, no two days are the same. There is always something new cropping up in Operations to deal with.
A lot of my time is spent watching camera footage from the buses after a passenger has complained about poor customer service, bad driving, or being left behind. The stories some of these people tell make me wonder if they write books as they are incredibly detailed and entertaining to hear. The most common complaint is "the bus driver drove straight past me even though I waved to them, and I know they saw me". I spent an hour downloading and watching footage to find out the person was nowhere near the bus stop! My job is to determine if the driver did something wrong or if the Passenger is just having a bad day and is taking it out on the bus driver with a far fetched story. Most of the time the stories are heavily fabricated, but I believe all complaints have an element of truth to them. One day I think I might write a book on some of the experiences I have come across both as a driver and from a management perspective, I am sure there will be readers out there who would love to read them!
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AuthorAfter the outstanding success of his first children’s picture book, Comet the Red Bus - Around the City, Author Christopher Candy has continued to write the next book in the Comet the Red Bus series. Working full-time as a Manager for Tranzit Coachlines, Christopher has many years of bus-related experience that brings his characters to life. Christopher is based in the Tararua region and enjoys spending time with his partner, farm animals and pet dog, Tupance. You can see updates from Christopher, including new releases, giveaways and more, on his website or social media accounts. Archives
October 2023
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