Engr08 Posted November 19, 2011 Share #1 Posted November 19, 2011 Im not here trying to start trouble but i have a question, why Amtrak employees cant ride on MTA system? Now Metro North and LIRR dont really give us trouble but the bus and subway system do. Me and my fellow co-worker was embarrassed by a subway clerk and I was told by a MTA bus driver, " why should I ride you guys I dont use the system, you have to swipe your card." Now I see nothing but MTA guys deadheading on our trains at Trenton, Metropark and etc. They are asking for a $50 plus ride compared to $2.50? Whats the problem MTA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B Posted November 19, 2011 Share #2 Posted November 19, 2011 It's likely bosses making then enforce the fare. Then, those other systems personnel begin taking it out on MTA workers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNIGHTRIDER3:16 Posted November 19, 2011 Share #3 Posted November 19, 2011 I give courtesy to all of y'all along with anybody from MTA/LIRR/MNRR cause thats how it should be . Don't feel bad cuz our own people give us a hard time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engr08 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted November 19, 2011 Hey thanks E, I understand what you are saying. Just explain to me or whoever why you cant do it, just talk to me like a adult. When you laugh in my face and try to put me on blast on the mic in the booth thats when I start losing respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousNYLover Posted November 19, 2011 Share #5 Posted November 19, 2011 I remember when I was with B/O friends on M4, (NJT) Employees flash his NJT Employee ID Card. He wasn't sure but he let him in. I also wonder since Atlantic Express X23/X24 takes MetroCard, I always wondering if employees allow to ride their X23/X24, while Atlantic Express employee can ride MTA for free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engr08 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted November 19, 2011 Hey thanks KR always good to know that people are willing to extend the offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBO Posted November 19, 2011 Share #7 Posted November 19, 2011 I got you.....find me and I will give back!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engr08 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted November 19, 2011 Thanks cpbo I got you if you need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliteOperator81 Posted November 19, 2011 Share #9 Posted November 19, 2011 I bless all but I can't front I do give T.A. A hard time once in a while only because they bust my balls all the time and my friend I work in a Brooklyn depot ,driving a MTA bus with official plates... MTA bus green I.D's but yea I would def bless u guys any time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted November 19, 2011 Share #10 Posted November 19, 2011 Maybe on MNCR/LIRR you can ride for free since its Railroad, which also shares trackage with Amtrak in some areas. I know some NJT/SEPTA employees getting free rides on Amtrak. They buy a ticket and if they are let in for free they get a refund from the tickets they bought. NYCTA doesn't handle the Railroad, so some of the employees don't know much about Amtrak and the Railroad companies out there. Subways and Buses are different compared to RR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engr08 Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share #11 Posted November 20, 2011 Maybe on MNCR/LIRR you can ride for free since its Railroad, which also shares trackage with Amtrak in some areas. I know some NJT/SEPTA employees getting free rides on Amtrak. They buy a ticket and if they are let in for free they get a refund from the tickets they bought. NYCTA doesn't handle the Railroad, so some of the employees don't know much about Amtrak and the Railroad companies out there. Subways and Buses are different compared to RR. It doesnt matter if the subways and buses dont handle the railroad, we are transportation workers and we should look out for one another. Also it messes it up for the subway and bus workers who do depend on the railroad to get to Ny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qjtransitmaster Posted November 20, 2011 Share #12 Posted November 20, 2011 It doesnt matter if the subways and buses dont handle the railroad, we are transportation workers and we should look out for one another. Also it messes it up for the subway and bus workers who do depend on the railroad to get to Ny. In a nutshell you are right I have spotted MTA employees in central NJ while I did secret shops there. Even in the poconos some MTA personell live in the PA region. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclephil Posted November 20, 2011 Share #13 Posted November 20, 2011 It's likely bosses making then enforce the fare. Then, those other systems personnel begin taking it out on MTA workers. I can't speak for railroad clerks but drove I a bus for a long time and I always let other transportation employees ride. Sometimes when I lived in Jersey the conductors on NJT let me ride sometimes they didn't,I never let the people who insisted on following the letter of the law influence the way I operated my bus. The bus operators who don't allow other transit professionals the courtesy of a ride fall into two categories 1. Power mad "captains of the ship" 2. scared to do the right thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noflexdont Posted November 20, 2011 Share #14 Posted November 20, 2011 The funny thing is he probably has 5 farebeaters on the bus already but wants to confront you so can feel good about him self. As long as you are humble when asking i have no problem giving a ride, just show id. I have a friend that is a conductor and ride Amtrak free all the time, He said he even swapped vapor keys with another conductor. Engr08 your just dealing with the sorry bus operators at that time, just shake it off man. There a-holes everywhere, you just might catch one behind the wheel of an MTA bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engr08 Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share #15 Posted November 20, 2011 The funny thing is he probably has 5 farebeaters on the bus already but wants to confront you so can feel good about him self. As long as you are humble when asking i have no problem giving a ride, just show id. I have a friend that is a conductor and ride Amtrak free all the time, He said he even swapped vapor keys with another conductor. Engr08 your just dealing with the sorry bus operators at that time, just shake it off man. There a-holes everywhere, you just might catch one behind the wheel of an MTA bus. Thanks bro but this is not the first time. I mean I wouldnt complain about just one person but this has been going on for a little bit. I remember when Liberty Line was around, I use to ride with this female bus driver and paid. When she found out that I worked for Amtrak she started covering up the fare box and let me ride for free. I just dont get it sometimes and Im sorry to keep complaining about this guys but some people that work for the MTA can be really rude. I know there are some people that work for Amtrak can be the same way but for the most part we just dont care who rides. I thank all of you guys for listening or reading lol and understanding my anger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclephil Posted November 21, 2011 Share #16 Posted November 21, 2011 Thanks bro but this is not the first time. I mean I wouldnt complain about just one person but this has been going on for a little bit. I remember when Liberty Line was around, I use to ride with this female bus driver and paid. When she found out that I worked for Amtrak she started covering up the fare box and let me ride for free. I just dont get it sometimes and Im sorry to keep complaining about this guys but some people that work for the MTA can be really rude. I know there are some people that work for Amtrak can be the same way but for the most part we just dont care who rides. I thank all of you guys for listening or reading lol and understanding my anger.[/Quote] When I started with MABSTOA In 1980 we were told that It was at the discretion of the TA RR clerk or bus driver. Until this thing is straightened out between the agencies you don't have free access to TA facilities. I'll tell you this, we at MABSTOA had to give up something contractually in order to get that red pass. I think when we finally got it you had to give up your spouse's pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transit bx Posted November 21, 2011 Share #17 Posted November 21, 2011 I give anyone a ride that's in transportation, what's funny I was going home and try to get on the D train, so I flash my pass and the conductor gave me a whole speech talking about look what the gate says, it says to swipe your card. I looked at him like really, so I was like its no problem ill just pay, then he turns around and says I'm going to let you go, in my head I was like you let me go though all of this bs then to turn around to tell me to go though. I just looked at him and said thank you very much smh. I even told him you guys ride the express lines all the time and he says well I don't. At the end of the day I still let ever one ride its not that serious. But for the most part that was my first time having a issue trying to use the subway system with my infamous GREEN pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engr08 Posted November 21, 2011 Author Share #18 Posted November 21, 2011 Damn even your own people give you a hard time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noflexdont Posted November 21, 2011 Share #19 Posted November 21, 2011 Damn even your own people give you a hard time. crazy ain't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted November 21, 2011 Share #20 Posted November 21, 2011 I think when we finally got it you had to give up your spouse's pass. That's crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted November 21, 2011 Share #21 Posted November 21, 2011 lol... Uncle Phil laying down the law... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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