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Comment on 23-year bus operator pro retires on his 80th birthday by John Higgins

John Higgins — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:46:34 +0000

Congrats Mr. Chang enjoy your retirement you deserve it.

John Higgins T-27

Comment on 23-year bus operator pro retires on his 80th birthday by James Bush - T20

James Bush - T20 — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:15:27 +0000

Congrats Mr. Chang and Mae! For my garden’s sake, you and I will HAVE to stay in touch!
All of our best to you both.

Comment on 23-year bus operator pro retires on his 80th birthday by Don Dickson

Don Dickson — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:49:45 +0000

Congratulations Stephen, and thank you!

Comment on What’s in a Name? by Julie

Julie — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:50:07 +0000

One of my favorite customer service quotes is “Here is a simple but powerful rule – always give people more than what they expect to get.” -NELSON BOSWELL”

Comment on A Tale of Three Cities by M1EK

M1EK — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:11:36 +0000

Leo, there are some of us who are against this commuter rail line because it prevents better rail (the light rail route a la 2000) from ever being built. Basically, we give up, forever, the chance to carry almost 50,000 people per day directly to UT, the Capitol, and the parts of downtown most people work in so we can have this train that will carry, MAYBE, 1500 people per day straight to shuttle-buses.

Comment on A Tale of Three Cities by Don Dickson

Don Dickson — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:13:16 +0000

Ohh and Leo, don’t answer Erica’s question without calling your lawyer first. LOL

Comment on A Tale of Three Cities by Don Dickson

Don Dickson — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:12:17 +0000

See, here’s what this native New Yorker loves about living in Austin, and even about riding Capital Metro. I hopped off the 1 this morning at 14th and Lavaca, and Leo was right behind it driving the 5. I’ve ridden with Leo before, he recognized me from the blog and we’ve chatted often. So this morning Leo stops his bus at 14th and Lavaca, with nobody getting on or off, just to open the door and give me a shout out.

This would never happen in New York. You might never see the same bus driver or subway conductor twice.

As invested as New Yorkers are in their transit system, we can feel invested too. In even a better way.

Please don’t hassle Leo for making an unscheduled stop. LOL

And Leo, right on, brother. Right on.

Comment on A Tale of Three Cities by KMcElwaine the BusPaintings artist

KMcElwaine the BusPaintings artist — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:19:00 +0000

I will be there from the beginning!

Comment on A Tale of Three Cities by Erica

Erica — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:05:35 +0000

Hey, Leo–so what I want to know is: What did you do over in Tijuana? Wait, maybe I don’t want to know… !

Comment on All Aboard by M1EK

M1EK — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:46:42 +0000

vin,

Agreed it’s weird if you’re not familiar with it – but it’s common in other cities with half-hearted rail service like this and pre-existing local bus. The shuttles in South Florida are branded differently and fare-free; the local buses (those few that exist) are standard buses, fares and all, that happen to go to a Tri-Rail station.