At ac transit, we are always working hard to provide high quality and reliable service to our riders. Authors lisa staes, jay goodwill, roberta yegidis 8. The ac transit m line connects castro valley, hayward, and union city with san mateo and santa clara counties, crossing the san mateohayward and dumbarton bridges. Please check the appropriate box for the subject matter listed in form below. Salaries posted anonymously by ac transit employees. Working as a bus driver at toronto transit commission.
The only down fall is, their only in the bay area so if you live in the valley it makes it. A safety complaint is related to the mechanical condition of the bus bald tires, brakes that might be faulty, lights not properly operating, etc. Nov 01, 2018 you should report a bus safety issue you observe as soon as possible, but at least within 60 days. Each link takes you to a profile page with a quick report description. Federal transit bus test performed for the federal transit administration u.
May 09, 2018 an oakley man who works as an ac transit bus driver was arrested on suspicion of two firearmrelated charges after a loaded handgun was found on him, authorities said. Transit operator bus driver current employee toronto, on 12 november 20 working splits and overtimes, days off are different from usual ones, more likely not a saturday and sunday. Job opportunities for bus drivers should be very good, as many drivers are expected to leave the occupation. The alamedacontra costa transit district ac transit wishes to assure its riders and employees alike, that all appropriate precautions are underway in response to inquiries about.
Ftas bus safety program provides technical assistance to the bus transit industry to advance improvements in bus safety and support implementation of safety management systems. Jim miller, leader of the accident investigation team, said that an ac transit bus driver, john dykes, 55 years old, of oakland, had tried to. Ac transits bus roadeo took place at the hayward training and education division october 22, 2009. Ac transit is investigating what happened at the flooded intersection of 7th street and frontage road and says the driver could be disciplined. An unruly crowd at an oakland sideshow erupted in violence sunday night, looting and setting a big rig ablaze and damaging an ac transit bus before it was broken up by police. An ac transit bus driver was arrested for allegedly being in possession of a loaded gun while on the job, alameda county sheriffs office sgt. The sideshow took place near 42 nd avenue and international boulevard where witnesses. The articulated bus has more passenger capacity than standard 40foot buses. Ac transit investigating bus driver who drove through flooded. The buses come every so often and take you close to where you need to go. Report disciplinary problems to the school district or parents.
As the driver of a bus, motorcoach, or other passengercarrying vehicle, you have a lot of responsibility as you drive down the road. The driver of a car that crashed into a bus died after the collision about 6. Ac transit spokesman robert lyles said the systems current. This estimate is based upon 5 ac transit bus operator salary reports provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods. This estimate is based upon 5 ac transit bus operator salary report s provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods. Federal transit bus test performed for the federal transit administration, u. This year we have been busy rolling out a variety of initiatives to keep us at our best. Cierra mcdowell, a cleaner with the winstonsalem transit authority, cleans the driver seat of a city bus on tuesday, march 24, 2020 in winstonsalem. A free inside look at ac transit salary trends based on 56 salaries wages for 49 jobs at ac transit. Ac transit and city of oakland develop plan to help businesses 4282014. Ac transit driver helps police find missing atrisk. Oakland sideshow ends with ac transit bus set on fire.
Mar 31, 2020 a customer is defined as an employer or agent of an employer that pays for access to our services for the purpose of posting job solicitations, recruitment, hiring, onboarding personnel, performance monitoring, training, or other applicable hr services provided by us. Ac transit investigating bus driver who drove through. If situations prevent you from alerting the driver, and you see a serious crime being committed or a medical emergency, call 911 to report the problem when its safe to do so. E exemplary in addition to showing proficiency, the trainee consistently demonstrates extensive knowledge of the subject matter. Working with great deal of pressure and tension from customers. The job of city bus driver has long been one of the most stressful and hazardous gigs in town. The drivers of the fuel cell buses have been excited about and reportedly really like the. Ac transit operator timothy caldwell received fourth place in the 2009 local bus roadeo. Most injuries to bus drivers are due to vehicle accidents. Ac transit reports that the diesel bus fleet typically has an average fuel. Nov 16, 2009 ac transit operator timothy caldwell received fourth place in the 2009 local bus roadeo. As a bus operator representing the district, you are the face of ac transit. Ac transit bus driver a very rude bus driver youtube.
We have published our 2018 annual report to let you know what we have been up to and how we continue to improve service for our riders. Ac transit driver arrested on suspicion of carrying loaded gun. Apply to driver, bus driver, site director and more. If you are returning same day the main risk is that they dont get 21 passengers and the driver turns around and drops you at your stop you dont make it to ac. Bus drivers with ac transit are calling for major safety reforms, warning that the problem of driver assaults is more rampant than the public is aware. Video shows attacks on ac transit drivers spiking, while. They say the driver drove route 10 which is the dixie rapid transit bus.
My driving and ontime running, all round service was excellent. That brings us to the main reason for the hoursofservice. Local transit bus drivers follow a daily schedule while transporting people on regular routes along city or suburban streets. Helpful information when reporting a transit problem, be prepared to give the route number, time of day and direction the bus was traveling. Ac transit to protect drivers from vicious attacks after nbc bay. Interstate passenger carrying drivers guide to hours of service what are the hoursofservice regulations. Performing organization name and address national center for transit research. They stop frequently, often every few blocks and when a passenger requests a stop. Oakland cbs sf a sideshow in oakland ended in chaos when an ac transit bus was set on fire sunday night. The school bus driver involved in the crash that killed six people in southwest baltimore last month had a history of seizures and had been involved in at least 12 crashes in the past five years. The driver stormed right past me and i had to literally chase the bus to the next stop. Ac transit multimodal corridor design guidelines bus parklet design manual ac transit.
Larson pennsylvania transportation institute 201 transportation research building. Bus operator safety critical issues examination and model practices 5. The new safety measures follow an nbc bay area investigation that found a rise in the number of assaults reported by bus operators. The school bus driver involved in the crash that killed six people in southwest baltimore last month had a history of seizures and had been involved in at. Ac transit s bus roadeo took place at the hayward training and education division october 22, 2009. Current models used by ac transit carry 60 seated passengers. Gillig, llc 451 discovery drive livermore, ca 94551 model. Transit and intercity bus drivers have one of the highest rates of injuries and illnesses of all occupations. Jan 04, 2020 ac transit has joined with the oakland community organization the unity council on a program to recruit and train new drivers. Apr 14, 2019 oakland cbs sf a sideshow in oakland ended in chaos when an ac transit bus was set on fire sunday night. As a corridor supervisor, staff supervisor at the state transit authority of nsw a typical day involved managing an emergency situation and responding to injured passengers, bus drivers and other stakeholders in the sydney cbd. Fiery tunnel crash blamed on drunk driver and speeding bus. Ac transit bus driver tests positive for covid19 nbc. Oakland sideshow ends with ac transit bus set on fire cbs.
Become a bus operator and drive towards your dream job. Consider receiving the financial statements for the ac transit financing corporation for the first quarter ended september 30, 2018. Tarc driver tests positive for covid19, officials say. To follow up with us on this matter, please call customer relations at 5108914777, and select option 2. Through this program, fta provides voluntary guidance materials and tools, and collaborates with industry groups to improve coordination of bus safety efforts across.
Ac transit has joined with the oakland community organization the unity council on a program to recruit and train new drivers. Mikesha walker, a gwinnett county bus driver, has started an online petition seeking hazard pay for transit workers across the country. Report lost items online or by calling 5108914777, option 3. Report maintenance, repair or safety issues at bus shelters.
The only down fall is, their only in the bay area so if you live in the valley it makes it hard to get to work and home with all the traffic. Overall employment of bus drivers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2018 to 2028, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Ac transit to protect drivers from vicious attacks after nbc bay area reports. Bus safety program fta federal transit administration. Drivers, passengers injured in crash involving a nj. Ac transit bus crash leaves 1 dead, damages berkeley home. Officials with the transit authority of river city tarc says a driver has tested positive for covid19. School bus driver training report 2 driver assessment. Apr 15, 2019 an unruly crowd at an oakland sideshow erupted in violence sunday night, looting and setting a big rig ablaze and damaging an ac transit bus before it was broken up by police. An ac transit driver has tested positive for coronavirus, whats believed to be the first confirmed case for the agency. Working as a bus driver at state transit authority. You should report a bus safety issue you observe as soon as possible, but at least within 60 days. The 314page report said that the april 7 disaster occurred when an ac transit bus swerved to avoid a stalled car and was struck by a tanker truck that then overturned and exploded.
These buses have an accordion section in the middle that allows the bus to bend and flex articulate. Ac transit is a great company, the pay well and the benefits are amazing. If staying on schedule or fighting through traffic or remaining in. Jim miller, leader of the accident investigation team, said that an ac transit bus driver, john dykes, 55 years old, of oakland, had tried to pass an 8,800 gallon gasoline tanker truck. Nov 16, 2018 ftas bus safety program provides technical assistance to the bus transit industry to advance improvements in bus safety and support implementation of safety management systems. School bus drivers work only when school is in session. If you are a customer that holds a separately negotiated commercial. Bus operator safety critical issues examination and model. Ac transit stories ac transit commuters sound off with complaints. View page february 2020 employees of the month it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to keep ac transit buses on the road and running smoothly.
May, 2019 ventnor an nj transit bus driver, three passengers and the driver of another vehicle were injured monday morning following a collision on wellington avenue. If you like working with people and want to make a difference in your community, come help us run our growing transit system. Lost and found report an item left on an ac transit vehicle. Representatives are available monday through friday, 6 am to 7 pm, and saturday and sunday 9 am to 5 pm. Cierra mcdowell, a cleaner with the winstonsalem transit authority, cleans the driver seat of a city bus on tuesday, march 24, 2020 in winstonsalem, n. Cars being diverted from 7th near frontage rd in oakland. Ac transit driver helps police find missing atrisk alameda. Consider receiving a report on the process of selecting bus lines for operation of doubledecker buses requested by president ortiz. As of friday morning, it had more than 1,800 signatures. A collision between an ac transit bus and a sedan thursday morning in berkeley left one person dead, authorities said. Drivers, passengers injured in crash involving a nj transit bus.