Colorado
I was amazed when on holiday last winter in the Rockies. First of all Drives greeted us with a smile and called us 'sir'. This isn't right I thought...

We were waiting for the the bus to depart from the gondola back to our condo after a hard days boarding when a lady boarded and asked the driver a question as to which connection she needed to get to continue her journey.

Not only did he tell her exactly what she needed to know from memory, when we were en-route, he radioed ahead to the other bus and asked Drives #2 to wait for our bus to meet them. He then wished her 'all the best - watch your step, it's icy' etc.

It makes such a refreshing change from UK bus drivers. I'm sure most of the bus companies around here class little things like speech or ability to drive as non-essential requirements among job candidates.
(toomanydecibels has bleeding ears on, Thu 2 Jul 2009, 11:29, 1 reply)

that sounds amazing
I find myself apologising to drivers over here when I don't have the exact change, to preempt them having a go at me

the other day I asked the monstrous (possibly post-op trannie) for a single to the park and ride.

she looked at me like I was something unpleasant stuck to the bottom of her size 14s, paused for 5 seconds and barked "where?"

her bus goes to the town centre and then to the park and ride and back. not exactly fucking rocket science. had to bite me tongue somewhat as I clearly stated my desired destination.

I fucking hate bus drivers and buses. unfortunately none of my stories are particularly interesting or funny, so I didn't post them.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Thu 2 Jul 2009, 14:07, closed)