How about :

Pride in the work they do and the help they bring the community of Bermuda …

BUS DRIVERS , think about what you do everyday and who you let down whe you don’t turn up…..That old lady with the bad leg who goes to town on Thursday, those school kids going to school, those folks who ride to get to work, that girl who visit her dying grandmother everyday,that person who rides the bus to get around to cleaning jobs to help her grandson get a college education, tourists who have never been on a pink bus before and are excited by the people and the scenery you deliver and those folks who ride the bus because it’s all they have.

There are so many good things that God give you the chance to make happen. Don’t spit in Gods eyes by letting these people and many more down over principles. You have a chance to leave an indelible mark in someones heart by kindess, a smiling hello and a few thank yous to passengers. feel great about what you do, and stop trying to feel good about what you don’t do.

Take pride in your work, and you can go home at the end of your working life and feel proud. Do a service, not a diservice. This is not a job, it is a blessing.

I know some folks will read the above a suck their teeth, but think about it please….isn’t that what you wanted to do , make a difference…this is your chance to make a difference to so many people lives…it’s there in the palms of your hands…..just see it.

I can’t believe what has happened to BDA in the last 25 yrs!!!

Why doesn’t the PTB tell the tax paying public how much overtime was paid to the average driver over the last six months? That would make for some interesting reading!

I’ve got some Vick’s Vapor Rub and some Castor Oil if anyone wants some.

You are in my prayers for a speedy recovery.

Oh well. The market will find a way to cater for any public need.

Anything other than genuine sickness would mean there is something perhaps dishonest going on here.

Please enlighten all of us.

In addition, I am not complaining – I was expressing concern for these poor sick bus drivers that’s all. I know what it is like to be fighting a nasty bug and these guys have my sympathy, Heroes is what they are.

If this was the first time, I would be sympathetic BUT it happens all the time, so forgive us for crying “WOLF”.

in order to adequately staff the bus service you need “x” amount of drivers to run those routes plus a few extra to assist with things like sick days, vacation , maternity leave , training etc.

However, the game they play is simple. If we have 70 sick days a year to use up, I call in sick today (along with many others) which forces them to call other drivers in that are off duty and pay them overtime. That way I get paid for my “sick day” and you get overtime” so when I am asked to take a furlough day it does not affect my income!

Incredibly f’n selfish of these drivers! We are all suffering and most of us have never had the luxury of your wage or benefits.

I remember the days when bus drivers were ambassadors for Bermuda and were respected and loved by young, old and visitors alike. Except for a few like Sybil (I think that is his name) that try to make every ride a memorable experience, many (not all) of the drivers are just miserable seat warmers!

Keep playing your stunts, we are learning that you are unreliable and selfish. Don’t complain when more PRIVATE bus services or similar start popping up and you are shut out.

Enjoy your job and time at the PTB, and hope that you don’t get caught playing your games and get fired. In the real world you are expected to work for a living!!!!!!!

Its OK for the rest of you who are well and able to go to work, but these unfortunate bus operators have been simultaneously struck down with some mysterious sickness. How would you feel?

I certainly hope that all you people who are slagging off these poor sick men – will feel different when 90% of your work force falls ill on the same day.

You people disgust me. These bus drivers are heroes!! In fact they should be nominated as joint Heroes for that day that used to be the Queen’s Birthday.

Stop giving these sick bus drivers a hard time now!!!!

You don’t even care which lie you perpetuate.

No reason they should have any more than 2 weeks a year sick. It’s a scandal.

That, ladies and gentlemen, is what the PLP wasted our money on, and mortgaged our children for.

One paid sick day in a three week period, starting from the sick day, anymore in that time period and that day is made back as an on call day at regular time in case of shortage. Only exceptions are for long term disability with proof from government vetted doctor.