Transit drivers needed elizabeth, nj new pay rates coach usa in elizabeth, nj, is currently hiring fulltime and parttime bus drivers for our local transit lines newark, orange, elizabeth, and newark airport essex and union counties. I want to complain about the bus drivers constantly parking their buses in front of the yellow line at my building. Did you know that hoboken has the highest percentage of transit ridership of any city in the country. However, there was a different bus driver working on this particular evening. The hiring of a brotherinlaw and a neighbor of nj transit executives could become a focus of a hearing. Passenger exposes nj transit bus drivers dangerous conduct and shines light on customer complaint system. Learn about training requirements, job duties and salary. Nj transit driver caught counting cash, using phone behind. Its for the people that are disabled too, because you havent heard about these people. From one annual state budget to the next, new jersey transit leaders. Dec 04, 2012 an nj transit driver fell asleep behind the wheel monday morning, causing a crash that put 50 bus passengers in danger on their way into manhattan, nbc 4 new york has learned exclusively. Romaine was driver driving nj transit bus when he dragged deshon 50 to 100 feet to his death. A complaint or inquiry may also be filed by writing to nj transit customer service title vi, one penn plaza east, newark, nj 07105. Nj transit received nearly 1,000 complaints about canceled trains in august, about twice the number in either july or september.
This drivers bad a nj transit omsi bus operator drives. Transportation services provided by this agency are in whole or part funded through federal funds received through nj transit and as an individual you also have the right to file. One issue with driver retention is that nj transit has been hiring drivers, and pays more. Gunfire hit nj transit bus on patersonhaledon border. File a consumer complaint us department of transportation. Bus pulled over in toms river, alleged school violation. Passengers have started posting their complaints online.
Bus operator driver former employee maplewood, nj august 26, 2019 its an ok company to work for but the is a lot of stressful job the management is on your back for everything to work for the company so if you like to work for them go for it. Before you contact dot for help with an air travel problem, you should give the airline a chance to resolve it. Mar 31, 2020 school closure violation probed as bus pulled over toms river, nj multiple complaints about students being picked up by school buses led to a motor vehicle stop on monday, police said. Nj transit riders forced to stand on crowded trains youtube. In the wake of last weeks hoboken train crash, attention has moved to nj transit itself, an agency in crisis. Every time you witness a new jersey transit bus creating an unsafe traffic condition file a complaint on the njt website.
Also i think the bus operator take more physical abuse from the passengers then. The driver was met by supervisors at the port authority bus terminal and suspended without pay pending an internal investigation, but vidal said his customer service complaints to nj transit about. Seats in the front of buses have been blocked off to reduce bus drivers exposure and passengers enter through the back doors of buses that have rear doors. Nj transit executive director kevin corbett says there is a bus driver shortage right now and the agency is recruiting. For many in the rank and file here, get the word out that, consider a new. I totally believe that nj transit would put a new and inexperienced driver on a rush hour route, so to an extent i kind of feel bad for the driver.
Sweeneys nj transit panel fields complaints from riders. How to complain effectively by eunice poku, outreach and public information coordinator. Nj transit information, 973 2755555, operator assistance 8. For years of my close relations with nj transit i have seen a lot of different bus drivers, but mr. To make it even easier for residents and visitors to use the wide range of transit services available in hoboken, the city has created the following map to show where transit options exist. Feb 20, 2020 under fire for late trains and buses, nj transit now faces scrutiny for questionable hires. Every time you witness a new jersey transit bus creating an unsafe traffic condition file a complaint on the njt website be sure to include the date and time of the incident, the route and bus number, and as much detail as possible, the form also allows you to include an attachment, so take pictures.
You should report a bus safety issue you observe as soon as possible, but at least within 60 days. Use the form below to commend an employee for excellent performance, to register a complaint about bus or rail service, locate a lost item or provide a suggestion. This audit is what will allow us to begin rebuilding nj transit and restore faith in its operations. I really wanted to work for new jersey transit as a bus operator. Every time you witness a new jersey transit bus creating an unsafe traffic. To file a complaint, or for more information on cumberland countys obligations under title vi write to. Nj transit officials said once they learned of the. Oct 01, 2019 nj transit officials cited progress made so far, including hiring and training 600 new bus drivers, training seven classes of new engineers, launching push notifications to riders using the. Its the rider complaints that illustrate the daytoday dysfunction at the nations largest statewide. Decamp bus lines slammed with complaints from riders at community forum. Airlines have troubleshooters at the airports, usually called customer service representatives, who can take care of many problems on the spot. Bus driver 94 conductor 17 cleaner 9 customer service. This agreement made on this day of fhtu, 2003, by nj transit bus operations inc. There needs to be a law that allows overseeing company like community coach that is based in scotland to hold these bus drivers accountable for these countless death.
Some customers who attend our outreach events tell me about unfortunate incidents involving aar. Apr 23, 2018 nj transit executive director kevin corbett says there is a bus driver shortage right now and the agency is recruiting. An nj transit bus was reportedly hit by gunfire saturday evening on the patersonhaledon border, and an investigation is. It is hard to get in contact with coach to make a complaint. When i applied i was told that the positions were full time with benefits. Nj transit bus operations and companies leasing buses from nj transit use various models of buses between 25 and 60 feet in length to provide service within the state of new jersey. Man fatally struck by nj transit bus got arm stuck in door. Id say im shocked but as a regular commuter to nyc every day, its like nj transit knows its awful and doesnt care or doesnt do anything about it. Subsidized and contract carriers, which accept the nj transit bus pass, are marked with an asterisk. Nj transit riders month of hell was august, with 1,000. Welcome to suburban transit suburban transit is proud to be a part of the coach usa family serving the new yorknew jersey area.
I have taken many bus companies before and the driver either announced the stops or the bus. Carriers listed below that are bolded participate in the reduced fare program and should be contacted directly for specific information. Sweeneys nj transit panel hears about challenges to. Nj transit bus driver arrested for vehicular homicide in. Petition stop reckless, aggressive, and rude bus drivers. Please include the number of the bus or the drivers badge number. The incident has been reported to nj transit, according to a facebook post. Since he has this route he has not let me off at the transportation at 5. Other bus carriers in new jersey carriers are listed under the county or counties in which they offer service. There are really good employees but nj transit will lose these employees because the culture is very negative, there is no support from leadership and if you dont play the game, you are branded a trouble maker. Correspondence should be directed to the company nearest you. Hello, i am complaining about nj transit bus number 160 which goes from new york to elemwood park.
A safety complaint is related to the mechanical condition of the bus bald tires, brakes that might be faulty, lights not properly operating, etc. We obtained hundreds of pages of nj transit complaints. Apr 14, 2020 i left because i needed to make more money and feel a sense of belonging. New jersey transit newark 2020 all you need to know. Decamp bus lines slammed with complaints from riders at. Nj transit is new jerseys public transportation corporation. Nj transit bus drivers distracted behind the wheel. Nj transit mourns bus operator who died of covid19. Driver counts cash as nj transit bus heads down highway a few times, texting on the phone, handling the money, jenna belits of astoria said. Passenger exposes nj transit bus drivers dangerous. When the driver stops, there is at least six feet between the bus door and the curb. If i am in an accident, take this a fair warning and i will sue the driver and nj transit for reckless driving.
Lawmakers hear list of complaints as they probe nj transit woes. Service complaints include discrimination, ticket issues, and possibly lost baggage. Oct 17, 2019 hello, i am complaining about nj transit bus number 160 which goes from new york to elemwood park. Here are five problems the agency faces and proposals for how to fix them. Thousands of tales of torment from the nations worst transit system. When bus arriving to gwb bus terminal there are a lot of passengers in the bus and by exit everybody thanks mr. Though reported problems with nj transit employees can make for unusual narrativei usually do not complain about bus drivers, but are they allowed to burn incense on the bus. Get involved bus turnaround action network lower your fare transit complaints. Feb 26, 2020 school bus driver sentenced in fatal morris crash morristown, nj hudy muldrow sr. Surveillance video shows the fatal nj transit bus crash that happened on 81916 in newark, n. Nj transit bus driver gets lost, dispatch tells me nothing we can do. Njdot, new jersey department of transportation, statutory authority rules and regulations, rules, current rules.
Nj transit bus driver charged with vehicular homicide after allegedly dragging passenger caught in doorprosecutors say despite the victims pleas, the bus driver allegedly drove off and left the. Please include the number of the bus or the driver. Jan 10, 2018 passengers have started posting their complaints online. The newark man fatally struck by a nj transit bus on new. Nj transit problems under scrutiny asbury park press nj. A new jersey transit bus driver accused of killing a pedestrian in a fatal hitandrun accident last new years eve was captured this week as she tried to board a plane at newark liberty. To my dismay, many of them have not submitted their complaints to mta new york city transit. Man fatally struck by nj transit bus got arm stuck in door and driver saw him struggling, cops say.
If you have complaints, compliments, need assistance, or need to request a reasonable modification with any south jersey transportation authority service, please call 8562277571. Drivers licenses, plates, registration, titles, traffic laws, points, violations, inspections and handicapped placards contact the new. Bls contract collection new jersey transit bus operations inc. Nj transit bus driver pleads not guilty to dragging passenger. Comment on metro transit service give us your suggestions and comments. Nj transit, bus, train schedules, mass transit contact nj transit or call. Nj transit hires raise questions of favoritism by executives. My complain is regarding specific bus and driver which leaves from new york at 9.
If you wish to file a complaint of discrimination with nj transit under title vi race, color or national origin, the ada disability, andor other categories protected under the new jersey law against discrimination, please contact nj transit customer service at 973. The lists and rosters below list current and past buses purchased new or inherited. This drivers bad a nj transit omsi bus operator drives recklesskly after passengers complain to driver. Long line of people waiting almost an hour in 90 degree heat. The male driver allegedly was making loud rude comments, saying ooh, aah etc. Nov 01, 2018 you can file a complaint about any bus company violation of the americans with disabilities act such as a bus with a broken wheelchair lift, or a driver or bus employee not offering required assistance to a passenger with a disability.
The more complaints we lodge with new jersey transit the stronger our case will be. Research what it takes to become a transit bus driver. Apr 01, 2020 bayonne residents outraged after picture of packed 119 bus posted on social media. On the evening of tuesday, december 1st, i was riding on the number 8 line near main and 5th street. Division typically issues a warning to the driver owner and tracks the frequency of complaints regarding the individual driver owner. Nj transit bus driver pleads not guilty to dragging passenger who later died. From the stupid formula of your buses passing by their passengers because of a backup bus thats more crowded or comes even late to having bus drivers. Gunfire hit nj transit bus on patersonhaledon border, driver reports. Your comments, questions, and suggestions are very important to us. Bayonne residents outraged after picture of packed 119 bus. Transportation services cumberland county, new jersey nj. Then when i took the exam the proctor told us you will be full time with no benefits. Jun 12, 2018 i hear people yelling at the bus driver but the window is closed and then it repeats itself. Njt is a great career choice, respectful coworkers and most of all boss.
Its mission is to provide safe, reliable, convenient and costeffective transit service with a skilled team of employees, dedicated to our customers needs and committed to excellence. When it comes to your commuter or charter transportation needs, you can always rely on our convenient service. Murphy plan focuses on improving nj transit bus service. Newark, nj an nj transit bus driver from bloomfield has been arrested and charged with vehicular homicide while operating bus in newark. Oct 26, 2018 nj transit riders month of hell was august, counting the complaints. Current rules, statutory authorityrules and regulations. Feb 24, 2020 covid19 checkpoints draw complaints and legal scrutiny. Bls contract collection new jersey transit bus operations. For assistance or accommodation on connection nj transit services, contact access link at 18009552321. Ive been seeing multiple articles online and social media about a young man by the name deshon johnson who was killed by nj transit bus driver who was driving bus 709. Passenger exposes nj transit bus drivers dangerous conduct and. Logisticare became the states medical transportation broker in july 2009 and is now responsible for arranging through its provider network. A tweet from nj transit sent tuesday advised bus riders that seats near the bus driver might be blocked off as a precaution to help create additional. I have ridden this bus home from work every day for years, so i am well acquainted with your normal bus driver, george.
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