Reviews from state transit authority employees about state transit authority culture, salaries, benefits, worklife balance, management, job security, and more. Nov 01, 2018 for example, a driver who is observed texting while driving, nodding off, speeding, or driving in excess of legal driving hours hours of service. Careerbuilder, llc strives to make our facilities and services accessible to all people, including individuals with disabilities. The lists and rosters below list current and past buses purchased new or inherited by nj transit for heavy duty fixedroute service. Nj transit tells penn station commuters theyre screwed. Newark nj transit bus accident lawyers file a claim.
Nj transit operates seven public transit buses that serve somerset county. Bus operator driver former employee camden, nj january 20, 2020 need more people to cover shifts when others are out sic,family leave and calloffs some of the management have no ideal on how or whats happening on the bus lines only when customer doesnt get there way free ride, dropped off in a area thats not a bus stop or not. This year i noticed that the bus i usually get a from njtransit 186 at this time 6. The information provided is for noncommercial educational use only. Crst expedited operates crst truck driving school which offers a paid cdl training. Nj transit looks to shield bus drivers cbs new york. A transit bus driver not only operates the bus but also the doors to allow passengers to exit and enter the bus.
We take feedback about our staff very seriously, so please provide as much detail as possible so we can investigate your issue. Passenger exposes nj transit bus drivers dangerous conduct and shines light on customer complaint system. Nj transit and your town administratorofficial will work together to address the issue. Perezs legs were pinned underneath the bus and she suffered extensive injury. Since he has this route he has not let me off at the transportation at 5. Nj transit cancels routes thanks to crew shortage loophole. Additional information on routes and fares can be obtained by calling ridewise at. Nj transit buses do accept dollar bills, however, bus drivers have no access to change, therefore, you will need to have exact change for the bus. As the orient way bridge is closed since 03062020, the paterson bus line 190 is turning right from rte 3 w to rutherford ave and passing through polito avenue, orient way and then turning right to ridge road over ridge road bridge and they stop on the corner of orient way and rutherford ave where there is a seven eleven on the left side. Onsite interviews apply in person mondaythursday 8am5pm suburban transit 750 somerset st new brunswick nj 08901 coach usasuburban transi. To request a stop be relocated or eliminated, contact nj transit or your town administratorofficial.
Review of crst after 3 months page 1 truckingtruth forum. Jul 08, 2014 a passenger snapped this photograph of an nj transit bus driver allegedly reading while driving a bus with 40 people onboard. But after waiting for an hour for a bus thats suppose to arrive at 8am and it doesnt. If youre looking for cdl training then crst trucking may be the place. Catherwood library, ilr school, cornell university. This web site is designed for general information only. Nj transits title vi discrimination complaint procedure consists of a twoprong resolution process for alleged acts of discrimination. Behind the wheel driving schools nj transit bus operations.
Click the appropriate links for additional information regarding bus routes and schedules. Schools offering driver training degrees can also be found in these popular choices. Bus operator valid driver s license for last 3 yrs no more than 5 points on driver s license candidates who currently possess a cdlb with passenger endorsement and airbrakes desired. Nj transit bus operations and companies leasing buses from nj transit use various models of buses between 25 and 60 feet in length to provide service within the state of new jersey.
Its the rider complaints that illustrate the daytoday dysfunction at the nations largest statewide. Romaine was driver driving nj transit bus when he dragged deshon 50 to 100 feet to his death. You will need to contact nj transit bus operations i directly for more information about the behindthewheel courses they offer and their class schedules. Reynolds of sicklerville, who worked for nj transit for two years, driving the 551 and 400 bus routes. Nj transits title vi discrimination complaint procedure 2014. Nj transit operates new jerseys public transportation system. Nj transits customer service representatives receive the majority of initial verbal or written complaints from the public, including those of discrimination based on race, color andor national.
Request your free nj transit driver education safety program package or contact a nj transit safety education specialist assigned to your county. It operates bus, light rail, and commuter rail services throughout the state, connecting to major commercial and employment centers both within the state and in the. Thousands of tales of torment from the nations worst transit system. There needs to be a law that allows overseeing company like community coach that is based in scotland to hold these bus drivers accountable for these countless death. Every time you witness a new jersey transit bus creating an unsafe traffic condition file. Its mission is to provide safe, reliable, convenient and costeffective transit service with a skilled team of employees, dedicated to our customers needs and committed to excellence. So many people who are taking this ride had been complaining by texting the nj administrators regading the drivers bad habit of being late and the response is the nj administrators. I interviewed at new jersey transit maplewood, nj us in december 2016. From 2010 to june of 2012, a total of 3 assaults were reported against nj transit bus drivers. Nj transit gears up for repairs and surge in customer.
Now, the company boasts a 1,500 mile average length of haul with more than 1,100 companyowned tractors, 2,500 van trailers, 2,000 team drivers, 350 solo drivers, and more than 250 independent contractors. Bus operatordriver former employee camden, nj january 20, 2020 need more people to cover shifts when others are out sic,family leave and calloffs some of the management have no ideal on how or whats happening on the bus lines only when customer doesnt get there way free ride, dropped off in a area thats not a bus stop or not. In october of 2008, mercedes perez was crossing a street when the unthinkable happened. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice, nor the formation. Nj transit bus drivers come from various career paths. Apr 06, 2014 nj transit bus driver yelling at passengers and threatening to shut the bus down because passenger asked why she was late the bus at idling for 15 minutes before it came to pick us up.
There are still a lot of questions left to answer after a nj transit bus crash that happened in newark in late october. New jersey transit bus driver allegedly caught reading on. Mailed an envelope with an application to nj transit. Nj transits title vi discrimination complaint procedure. Nj transit held to high standard of care in bus accident. Applicants interested in this position must be able to pass nj transit s bus operator aptitude test. As with most accidents, it appears as though this nj transit bus accident could have been avoided if the bus driver had not run the red light. Nj transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. Come to crst and train to be a class a cdl driver in only 4 weeks and embark on a. You live with a co driver 247 in a space the size of a walk in closet.
For bus routes 83, 175, 753, 772 and 780 in hackensack. A passenger snapped this photograph of an nj transit bus driver allegedly reading while driving a bus with 40 people onboard. Nj transit information 973 2755555 operator assistance 8. Applicants interested in this position must be able to pass nj transits bus operator aptitude test. The lists and rosters below list current and past buses purchased new or inherited. Nj transit gears up for repairs and surge in customer complaints the agency is developing enhanced customerservice initiatives as it prepares for extensive summer repairs to fix manhattans. Sep 12, 2017 nj transit bus drivers come from various career paths. New jerseys statewide public transportation system.
Nj transit held to high standard of care in bus accident settlement. Your bus driver on route 39 and bus number 9535 will not pull over on elizabeth street in newark. The community coach bus driver run over my child twice knocking him down. For more information, contact nj transits bus stops and shelters program at 973 2755555. Jun 06, 2017 the victim was identified as 45yearold ryon c. Received an envelope in the mail for an invitation to take the test at their newark site. At nj transit, we fully train and certify all of our bus operators, so you have everything you need to hit the road.
My driving and ontime running, all round service was excellent. Nj transit bus operations i does offer the driver training course in newark new jersey that is required by the state of new jersey. Bus operator valid drivers license for last 3 yrs no more than 5 points on drivers license candidates who currently possess a cdlb with passenger endorsement and airbrakes desired. Nj transit bus driver yelling at passengers and threatening to shut the bus down because passenger asked why she was late the bus at idling for 15 minutes before it came to pick us up.
Crst originally cedar rapids steel transport is based out of cedar rapids, ia and began with a 50 mile freight radius in 1955. Ada complaints you can file a complaint about any bus company violation of the americans with disabilities act such as a bus with a broken wheelchair lift, or a driver or bus employee not offering. Unlicensed driver in the nj transit bus crash not arrested. Passenger exposes nj transit bus drivers dangerous conduct and. Crst trucking school companysponsored cdl training. Scam, unauthorized charges, rip off, defective product, poor service.
For privacy and staff confidentiality reasons we cant always give detailed feedback on the actions we take about. Research what it takes to become a transit bus driver. Bus drivers under attack amalgamated transit union. We suggest that you contact a local driver training company such as nj transit bus operations i and ask if they offer a new jerseyapproved. My roles enabled me to work with different levels of people, in dealing with problemsolving and decision making in achieving company goals. Nj transit is new jerseys public transportation corporation. The prerequisites for getting a drivers licenses vary from state to state, however most states now require teenagers who are looking to get their first drivers license to complete a safe driving classroom course as well as a driver training course. Learn about training requirements, job duties and salary information to find out if this is the career for you. New jersey transit bus operator interview questions. First prong the informal process nj transits customer service representatives receive the majority of initial verbal or written complaints from the public, including those of discrimination based on. If you want to start a career not just a job join our nationallyrecognized team of bus operators. As the city inspector, my role was to ensure bus services operated and provided bus operators with road diversions through the network controller at the network control centre and transport management centre. Its bad enough that the buses on shbday morning come every hour during 78 am period. Cbsnewyorkap new jersey transit plans to add plastic safety shields to protect drivers from violence on its fleet of 2,170 buses.
Its mission is to provide safe, reliable, convenient and costeffective mass transit service. New jersey transit corporation, branded as nj transit, and often shortened to njt, is a stateowned public transportation system that serves the us state of new jersey, along with portions of new york state and pennsylvania. For example, a driver who is observed texting while driving, nodding off, speeding, or driving in excess of legal driving hours hours of service. So start filing complaints and share this information with your networks. Crsts corporate offices, distribution centers and driver facilities are strategically located across north america to best serve our customers and drivers. Heshe does use their turn signal but never migrates to the curb and just stops in the middle of the right traffic lane, right during the morning rush. Reportedly, a driver involved in the wreck did not have a driver license. Nj transit tweeted out the cancellations and provided a link to its homepage, outlining the affected routes.
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