liberated-dremora t1_iszt8v1 wrote
Absolutely do not let this go. Bus drivers truly do not give a fuck about the safety of the people they serve or who may be around them. I can't tell you the amount of times I've seen them run a cycler off the road.
mrchumblie t1_it0zyzy wrote
Let’s not generalize every single bus driver please. There are some good bus drivers in this city who do care and get New Yorkers to where they need to go safely. We should report the ones who are reckless and dangerous.
liberated-dremora t1_it26r5m wrote
Yeah no, I'm going to generalize, because they are by far the most dangerous entities on the road. Even when I had a job where I drove in the city we knew to give them a wide berth. They're insured and have a cushy city job, they truly don't give a shit. I have personally had closer calls as far as accidents with them than anyone else.
They don't look when pulling into a stop, they don't look when pulling out, they'll turn despite oncoming traffic without checking for cyclists, now this guy gets dragged down the block by his arm. And hell, if you really want to get me on my soapbox, take a look at how many of them (and other MTA workers) fudge overtime to make $300k plus a year, wasting your taxes for their terrible and dangerous service.
Many_pineapples t1_it2k1rl wrote
Honestly this is not my experience at all. As a born an raised NYC resident, I've found city buses to be some of the most observant and careful drivers I encounter, as a pedestrian, driver or cyclist.
The quality of service on the other hand often leaves things to be desired...
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