But that would mean having to actually work.

“The more buses out of services the more drivers with no job!”

Not likely given the stranglehold the Union has on ensuring the promotion of incompetency in the workplace.

Whitney Houston says crek is wack.

PEACE!!!

Yea, they have a Union that condones their behavior. We’re tred of the disruptions, no show buses or drivers and to make matters worse, we have a bus pass that can’t carry over to the next month for the days we had no service!

However, I am happy when I see Mr. E. Thompson, Mr. C Burgess, Mr. Tucker,(from Spanish Point) the younger Mr. Harvey and the few nice ladies(you know we’re NOT talking ‘bot ya all) We just APPRECIATE YOU BUNCH!!!

Incidentally, we will have Phillipino bus drivers very soon – as this will be yet another career that Bermudians can’t handle (or pass the drug test for). They will be polite, efficient, and drug free.

Can’t wait!!

Another thing…If the buses are 14 years old on average shouldnt’ he mechanics be trained by now? Shouldn’t they know what they are doing. Something does not add up here. Surely all these downed buses don’t all have the same problem. Can they not take parts from one (of the same model) to fix another? If the buses are out of commission then are the drivers being sent home…I guess overtime must not be required?

you can fool some people sometimes, but you cant fool all the people all the time.

Talk of wasting money and none left in the pot for the real problems… How ironic. Terry should be giving lifts to people who have been standing in the heat for hours due to schedule f*ckups. I personally would be ashamed to drive around in a blue GP.

The Truth hurts.

I do not believe that the broad stroke that you used in your first statement clearly explained your position – - it was more about a disgust with the present Government and their administration – - i can understand that.

Thank you for clearing up what you were trying to say – - I spoke specifically to this situation as I know that there are monies available to deal with the issues at DPT – there are not using their resources well.

In regards to the larger economic “report card” for the current government, the “catch-up” game they are trying to spin is exactly that – it’s a game which they will lose.

But I will leave you with one of my favorite quotes – - “Guilt and blame will always be present when passion and power exist – - subtract those p’s and you will always get progress and progression.”

OBE

http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20110928/NEWS/709289912/1001

Here’s your previous administration for you.

Your point about accountability is EXACTLY the point that I am making. I am just making it in a broader context, i.e., the entire Government vs just the PTB/Mimistry responsible.

To your question about why the Dept didn’t experience these problems under the previous administration, I offer you this quote from Warren Buffett. “You can always tell who is swimming naked, when the tide goes out”. The tide has gone out and it is no longer possible to hide the fact that we simply don’t have enough money to keep the regular services running effectively.

THERE IS NOTHING BRILLIANT ABOUT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNION….

WELL….EXCEPT FOR THE WAY HE TALKS OUT OF THREE SIDES OF HIS MOUTH

HE KISSES THE BACKSIDES OF THE BUS OPERATORS AND DOCKWORKERS WHILE KICKING THE HOTEL WORKERS IN THE TEETH.

ONE OF HIS LONG SERVING SHOP-STEWARDS ASKED FOR A TRANSFER FROM WORKING BARS TO MAINTENANCE ON THE GOLF COURSE.

HE WAS PLACED IN THE LAUNDRY, YES FOLKS HE IS NOW RELUCTANTLY WASHING SHEETS AND TOWELS.

THIS HOTEL BROUGHT WORKERS INTO BERMUDA TO PUT UP CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS.

LETS HAVE A COMPARISON MR PRESIDENT.

SHOW BERMUDA AND THE REST OF THE WORLD WHICH DOCK WORKER OR BUS OPERATOR IS TREATED IN THIS FASHION AFTER ONE YEAR OF SERVICE NEVER MIND FORTY YEAR OF DEDICATION, NOT ONLY TO THE COMPANY BUT ALSO TO HIS FELLOW COLLEAGUES?

ONE MORE THING MR PRESIDENT

STOP FARTING IN THE WIND AND DO SOMETHING FOR THE “GLASS”.

Um goin gatt sum crek….detz rite…….

IS HE MAKING EXCUSES… NO WAY!! UNREAL…

IN MY OPINION THIS STILL DOES NOT EXPLAIN WHY PEOPLE CAN’T BE GIVEN A BUS SCHEDULE THAT HAS BEEN IN PLACE FOR THE LAST 20 YEARS.

STICK TO THE SCHEDULE!!!!!!!!!! EWART BROWN NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM.

This notion that this overseas mechanic is required to train staff and fix the buses is warranted; HOWEVER, we should be asking WHY is it warranted?

This current situation is being blamed on “the combination of funding and staffing” shortages – - that is laughable.

And then to have Truth (Original) to highlight capital projects as the reason for those short falls – - that’s insane.

The reason the buses are in this state is because of how DPT and the Ministry manage their resources – - no accountability.

There are resources (financial and human) which are not being utilized properly in that Department – don’t allow the rants and shouts to distract from the real issue – - which is the running of DPT and the Ministry of Transport. Who is pulling the strings? Why are there so many issues now versus a year ago? Which players are different which may have caused this issue to arise? Specifically, these problems (bus strikes, shortages, etc.) did not exist under the previous administration of either DPT or the Ministry – thus, what is different?

Answer those questions – - and perhaps we can then have a true discussion on how to solve the problems – - as it will be clear as crystal on how to move forward.

OBE

Well. We couldn’t have said it better than that. We don’t have enough money to fix the buses. Period. The second issue (shortage of manpower) is a result of the 1st issue, not enough money.

Perhaps the Government should have had tighter controls over all of those capital projects that were allowed to run 100% – 200%+ overbudget. Maybe then we would have money to fix the buses. Maybe we need to update the legislation to allow the Auditor General to follow the dollar so we can get some of our money back. Instead, to date, the PLP has protected those who behaved in an “unethical” way and have allowed them to walk away richer off of the backs of the people.

If you want my vote- reveal and go after those who stole our money. Until then, I will view this Government as complicit in those “unethical” activities.

1.He/she will be an Expat working in Gobment.
2.What do many Expats do? Highlight the poor work ethic that many Bermudians have by raising the bar in productivty and efficiencies.