bus etiquette question

[hghlndprk]

When boarding a bus that is pay-as-you-enter, changes drivers mid-route, and changes to pay-as-you-leave you should not decline a transfer despite no need for one or risk being berated by the new driver in front of metro riders and people waiting to board.

I learned this the hard way, just thought I would pass it on. Being talked down to and embarrassed in front of fellow commuters ten minutes before starting work should be avoided by all means.

*There are sooooo many wonderful metro drivers and they outnumber the meanies one-hundred fold. I can only imagine how stressful their job must be and I make a point to be polite and thankful for the service they provide.

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[miws]

I always try to remember to get a transfer when I board a bus before downtown, even if I’m not transferring to a different one, but will be staying on *that* one beyond the ride free area.

Even without the driver switch, a driver can’t always remember the faces of those that boarded previous to the RFA.

Have you considered getting an ORCA card?

http://www.orcacard.com/ERG-Seattle/p1_001.do

They’re great, whether you ride every day, or only occasionally. Currently, and IIRC through the end of the year, it’s free to get one. After that, or if you need to replace a lost one, it’ll cost $5.00.

You can load value onto your card via the ORCA website, and if you choose to register the card, you can track your usage, remaining balance, plus, should the card become lost or stolen, you can report it, and get a new card with the remaining balance transferred.

The ORCA system automatically accounts for transfers, (two hours from the original scan), and calculates any fare differences between zones or transit agencies.

Hope this helps!

Mike

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