andyman Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Just an example what happens on holidays at TTC.....usually I finish at 130pm, today I start at 130pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMESSIAH Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Ya I avoid working holidays at this point. Even if I'm on days for the board I'm stuck on night bus. Ruins your whole week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Ya I avoid working holidays at this point. Even if I'm on days for the board I'm stuck on night bus. Ruins your whole week. Sorry I should have also mentioned that it's my choice to work holidays as i have enough seniority to request them off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 you are lucky andyman, I would have finish somewhere 12 a.m. in the morning had I decide to work today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyerD901 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Sorry I should have also mentioned that it's my choice to work holidays as i have enough seniority to request them off. You don't need much seniority to book off holidays. I know two junior Ops with 5-6 months on the job when they asked and got Christmas and New Years Eve off. Ya I avoid working holidays at this point. Even if I'm on days for the board I'm stuck on night bus. Ruins your whole week. You not on Vaca board are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 You don't need much seniority to book off holidays. I know two junior Ops with 5-6 months on the job when they asked and got Christmas and New Years Eve off. You not on Vaca board are you? Depends on division/mode, I know my first 2 years I had no choice but to work all the holidays except for family day. Plus not being at full rate for your first 2 years every little bit extra helps and its easy work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMESSIAH Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 You don't need much seniority to book off holidays. I know two junior Ops with 5-6 months on the job when they asked and got Christmas and New Years Eve off. You not on Vaca board are you? No not on vacation board but its easy to get holidays at Queensway usually all the guys at the bottom are NR for most holiday. I remember they told me the day I started dont even think about getting off Xmas, new years etc. Didn't work any of them. Seems seniors like holidays here. I've worked two holidays in a year thanksgiving and Canada day and both by choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMESSIAH Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Depends on division/mode, I know my first 2 years I had no choice but to work all the holidays except for family day. Plus not being at full rate for your first 2 years every little bit extra helps and its easy work. At Mt Dennis is it just lowest guy has to work? I've talked to a few guys at Queensway who are senior but were forced to work over a junior because they were requesting all holidays off while the junior was only asking for that one. Its not really a problem now cause we have so many NR on holidays but pretty sure if you book this holiday the guy under you gets the next one off over you. I need clarification on that but I know its not simply seniority rules all for holidays at Queensway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Christmas is generally the best holiday to work with the exception of 43 Kennedy as million people wants to go Pacific Mall. I got short turn at Ellesmere and Kennedy on Christmas once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 No not on vacation board but its easy to get holidays at Queensway usually all the guys at the bottom are NR for most holiday. I remember they told me the day I started dont even think about getting off Xmas, new years etc. Didn't work any of them. Seems seniors like holidays here. I've worked two holidays in a year thanksgiving and Canada day and both by choice. Not really, seniors usually only work Family day and the lesser ones. It really depends on who or how many put slips or don't put slips in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekognize Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 http://imgur.com/ZeIdf28 ..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 jackknife. An operator told me his bus jackknife so bad on his orion 3 he can literally shake hands with people in the trailer section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busandjays Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Anyway, what do the traffic checkers do?. I've had a couple and they are mysterious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambala Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Anyway, what do the traffic checkers do?. I've had a couple and they are mysterious... That's too funny. Ever try talking to one? They don't bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busandjays Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 I tried 2 nites ago, that's why I'm asking. She didn't say much other than she was a "traffic checker". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambala Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 I tried 2 nites ago, that's why I'm asking. She didn't say much other than she was a "traffic checker". Officially they check passenger load counts. I'm surprised yours actually got on the bus. Most I see don't even bother anymore, usually you see them in their cars, in a lawn chair under a tree in the summer, etc,. can't imagine how accurate a count that is. A lot are ex-drivers who went down on medicals, so maybe that explains a lot! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busandjays Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 I've encountered them in my bus twice already. I had no idea what was going on both times. I though it was a crazy one second time around because of how she was acting. At the end of the line and seeing she wasn't getting off I asked her politely what was her stop in case she missed it and that's when she said what she was. I thought she was observing how I drove, the speed and how good were my customer service skills but most of all, if I was checking fares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Officially they check passenger load counts. I'm surprised yours actually got on the bus. Most I see don't even bother anymore, usually you see them in their cars, in a lawn chair under a tree in the summer, etc,. can't imagine how accurate a count that is. A lot are ex-drivers who went down on medicals, so maybe that explains a lot! LOL Yeah, I had them many times on my bus out to Westwood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t4k Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Quick question I hope someone can help me out with. I'm a new(ish) driver, and my CZ license is expiring this year. The renewal slip I received in the mail states there is a written test ($15.25). Can anyone tell me what to expect with the test? Is it regarding air brakes? (I've tried Googling 'CZ License Renewal Written Test', but haven't found anything helpful.) If I go over my TTC Air Brake handbook from my initial training, will that be adequate? Any help will be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBC 9197 Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Yeah, I had them many times on my bus out to Westwood. They are frequently signed to Zone 3 routes to check on the type of fares that are being collected as part of the contract service agreement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekognize Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Quick question I hope someone can help me out with. I'm a new(ish) driver, and my CZ license is expiring this year. The renewal slip I received in the mail states there is a written test ($15.25). Can anyone tell me what to expect with the test? Is it regarding air brakes? (I've tried Googling 'CZ License Renewal Written Test', but haven't found anything helpful.) If I go over my TTC Air Brake handbook from my initial training, will that be adequate? Any help will be appreciated.40 questions on C and D (driving distances, how to control speed downhill etc).20 questions on road signs. Not sure if there are Z questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMESSIAH Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Quick question I hope someone can help me out with. I'm a new(ish) driver, and my CZ license is expiring this year. The renewal slip I received in the mail states there is a written test ($15.25). Can anyone tell me what to expect with the test? Is it regarding air brakes? (I've tried Googling 'CZ License Renewal Written Test', but haven't found anything helpful.) If I go over my TTC Air Brake handbook from my initial training, will that be adequate? Any help will be appreciated.Every 5 years you have to do vision Tests and written for the C and Z upon renewal. If you're actually driving everyday don't see why you'd have to go over anything its all pretty straight forward.When I was in training they told me you can go do all your tests at hillcrest upon renewal but not sure how that works. Maybe someone who's done it can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Every 5 years you have to do vision Tests and written for the C and Z upon renewal. If you're actually driving everyday don't see why you'd have to go over anything its all pretty straight forward. When I was in training they told me you can go do all your tests at hillcrest upon renewal but not sure how that works. Maybe someone who's done it can help. First of all, don't be cheap by doing it at Hillcrest. If you do the written tests at Hillcrest, it is free. However, if you fail any of the tests, they will suspend you until you pass the tests. If you are confident enough, you can give the training department a call to set up an appointment. If you fail the test at the MTO office, you can write as many times as you want. Your license won't be suspended until your license expires. When you are renewing your license, you are required to do the vision test. I only read the MTO air brake book once before I go in to renew my license. The bus component is pretty easy. They ask you stupid questions such as if your bus is behind schedule, you should a) speed to catch up to the schedule drive according to the road condition, etc. As for the general knowledge questions, you can google free G license questions to practice. The signs are pretty easy. They are piece of cake. Air brake questions are the hardest as they can be pretty tricky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 They are frequently signed to Zone 3 routes to check on the type of fares that are being collected as part of the contract service agreement. When I asked they said were only taking ridership counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambala Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 40 questions on C and D (driving distances, how to control speed downhill etc). 20 questions on road signs. Not sure if there are Z questions If it's an Z Air brake endorsement of course there are going to be questions. 20 to be exact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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