The_Real_Jacko Posted May 5, 2014 Share I don't really post here as I'm a bit busy for forums in general, but I thought I'd share my experience since I cycle a bit. I use the cycle lane coming into town from Sunset Beach now and then to commute. About two weeks ago a MyCiti bus almost klapped me at one of those pedestrian/cycle crossings in the Woodstock area - and proceeded to jump the stop street about 30m further. If I hadn't been motorcycling for more than two decades I'd have been a corpse - it teaches you to assume the most dangerous outcome wrt other road users. In my experience the MyCiti drivers are not a lot better than minibustaxi pilots. I followed him, took a photograph of his reg no and his face when he was stationary at the traffic lights where they rejoin prior to civic centre. I then contacted City of CT via Twitter and the long and the short is I'm sitting in on his disciplinary next Monday. K*k gaan hy k*k. Their response has been very positive. I will let you know what transpired. One angry commuter. nonky, Pusher, ichops and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted May 5, 2014 Share I don't really post here as I'm a bit busy for forums in general, but I thought I'd share my experience since I cycle a bit. I use the cycle lane coming into town from Sunset Beach now and then to commute. About two weeks ago a MyCiti bus almost klapped me at one of those pedestrian/cycle crossings in the Woodstock area - and proceeded to jump the stop street about 30m further. If I hadn't been motorcycling for more than two decades I'd have been a corpse - it teaches you to assume the most dangerous outcome wrt other road users. In my experience the MyCiti drivers are not a lot better than minibustaxi pilots. I followed him, took a photograph of his reg no and his face when he was stationary at the traffic lights where they rejoin prior to civic centre. I then contacted City of CT via Twitter and the long and the short is I'm sitting in on his disciplinary next Monday. K*k gaan hy k*k. Their response has been very positive. I will let you know what transpired. One angry commuter.GOOD FOR YOU HOLDING THE "VIOLENT CAPETONIANS" AT BAY fanievb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donovan Le Cok Posted May 5, 2014 Share Well done. Definitely keep us updated. Eddy Gordo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal-El Posted May 5, 2014 Share Thank you sir, I, too, witness many a sloppy, impatient driver while commuting.Please keep us posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos_za Posted May 5, 2014 Share Was this by the pedestrian crossing where the cycle path ends and you have to cross over? Or before that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted May 5, 2014 Share Be nice if the driver gets to feel some pain for his actions , not just a "bad boy don't do it again" fairy tinkle on the wrist. Pants Boy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted May 5, 2014 Share I don't really post here as I'm a bit busy for forums in general, but I thought I'd share my experience since I cycle a bit. I use the cycle lane coming into town from Sunset Beach now and then to commute. About two weeks ago a MyCiti bus almost klapped me at one of those pedestrian/cycle crossings in the Woodstock area - and proceeded to jump the stop street about 30m further. If I hadn't been motorcycling for more than two decades I'd have been a corpse - it teaches you to assume the most dangerous outcome wrt other road users. In my experience the MyCiti drivers are not a lot better than minibustaxi pilots. I followed him, took a photograph of his reg no and his face when he was stationary at the traffic lights where they rejoin prior to civic centre. I then contacted City of CT via Twitter and the long and the short is I'm sitting in on his disciplinary next Monday. K*k gaan hy k*k. Their response has been very positive. I will let you know what transpired. One angry commuter. You'd find it amusing that Rea Vaya bus drivers in Joburg ARE ex-taxi drivers...in addition, I believe the City of Jhb GAVE the taxi owners a substantial stake in the taxpayer-funded bus service...ho hum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted May 5, 2014 Share I don't really post here as I'm a bit busy for forums in general, but I thought I'd share my experience since I cycle a bit. I use the cycle lane coming into town from Sunset Beach now and then to commute. About two weeks ago a MyCiti bus almost klapped me at one of those pedestrian/cycle crossings in the Woodstock area - and proceeded to jump the stop street about 30m further. If I hadn't been motorcycling for more than two decades I'd have been a corpse - it teaches you to assume the most dangerous outcome wrt other road users. In my experience the MyCiti drivers are not a lot better than minibustaxi pilots. I followed him, took a photograph of his reg no and his face when he was stationary at the traffic lights where they rejoin prior to civic centre. I then contacted City of CT via Twitter and the long and the short is I'm sitting in on his disciplinary next Monday. K*k gaan hy k*k. Their response has been very positive. I will let you know what transpired. One angry commuter. Nice, nail em..... the driver represents the company so give them a hard time too for employing drivers that are no good. Should be fired, no second chances.... howzit squire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_Jacko Posted May 5, 2014 Share Was this by the pedestrian crossing where the cycle path ends and you have to cross over? Or before that?It's the last pedestrian/cycle crossing where you cross the red bus lane, just before it ends and joins the tar. The cycle lane then continues on the right of the road and splits in two and continues through the trees before you cross the road to go under the bridge. Edited May 5, 2014 by The_Real_Jacko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_Jacko Posted May 5, 2014 Share Nice, nail em..... the driver represents the company so give them a hard time too for employing drivers that are no good. Should be fired, no second chances.... howzit squire And a good day to you too, Sir! And please, don't be a Kilroy okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted May 5, 2014 Share aggenee, there goes the neighbourhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandui Posted May 5, 2014 Share I don't really post here as I'm a bit busy for forums in general, but I thought I'd share my experience since I cycle a bit. I use the cycle lane coming into town from Sunset Beach now and then to commute. About two weeks ago a MyCiti bus almost klapped me at one of those pedestrian/cycle crossings in the Woodstock area - and proceeded to jump the stop street about 30m further. If I hadn't been motorcycling for more than two decades I'd have been a corpse - it teaches you to assume the most dangerous outcome wrt other road users. In my experience the MyCiti drivers are not a lot better than minibustaxi pilots. I followed him, took a photograph of his reg no and his face when he was stationary at the traffic lights where they rejoin prior to civic centre. I then contacted City of CT via Twitter and the long and the short is I'm sitting in on his disciplinary next Monday. K*k gaan hy k*k. Their response has been very positive. I will let you know what transpired. One angry commuter. you're lucky that you get to sit in on the hearing.When a GABS bus almost clipped me on Somerset Rd a couple of months ago and I pursued the matter, I was told that the outcome of the hearing is confidential as per union rules. A bit of a lame duck excuse since one has no idea whether the driver will even be disciplined.I was promised a phone call to at least tell me that the hearing had been completed, but I am still waiting.Big talk , no action by GABS.I hope you contribute to the driver getting the sack! No second chances for people like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackem Posted May 5, 2014 Share I find that the pedestrian crossings are useless - with my commuting, I have find that very few Miciti bus drivers yield (despite the road markings) when you are crossing over the road from just under the bridge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted May 5, 2014 Share I don't really post here as I'm a bit busy for forums in general, but I thought I'd share my experience since I cycle a bit. I use the cycle lane coming into town from Sunset Beach now and then to commute. About two weeks ago a MyCiti bus almost klapped me at one of those pedestrian/cycle crossings in the Woodstock area - and proceeded to jump the stop street about 30m further. If I hadn't been motorcycling for more than two decades I'd have been a corpse - it teaches you to assume the most dangerous outcome wrt other road users. In my experience the MyCiti drivers are not a lot better than minibustaxi pilots. I followed him, took a photograph of his reg no and his face when he was stationary at the traffic lights where they rejoin prior to civic centre. I then contacted City of CT via Twitter and the long and the short is I'm sitting in on his disciplinary next Monday. K*k gaan hy k*k. Their response has been very positive. I will let you know what transpired. One angry commuter. http://images.sportsverige.com/files/8902864_original.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted May 5, 2014 Share you're lucky that you get to sit in on the hearing.When a GABS bus almost clipped me on Somerset Rd a couple of months ago and I pursued the matter, I was told that the outcome of the hearing is confidential as per union rules.A bit of a lame duck excuse since one has no idea whether the driver will even be disciplined.I was promised a phone call to at least tell me that the hearing had been completed, but I am still waiting.Big talk , no action by GABS.I hope you contribute to the driver getting the sack! No second chances for people like him. Typical of them, they dont do nothing about their drivers. I had an experienve a while back and even the police couldnt help further Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_Jacko Posted May 5, 2014 Share City of Cape Town is obviously more jacked than GA. Here's a part of an e-mail I received: Dear XXXThank you for reporting this unfortunate incident to us and please accept my apologies on behalf of the City of Cape Town, well as the Vehicle Operating Company, Kidrogen. The Driver has been identified and as this transgression is being viewed as a serious incident by the City as well as the Operator, disciplinary action will be taken against the Driver. The Operator has requested your willingness to participate in the disciplinary action. Will you please be so kind to indicate if you will be available and provide Mr XXXXXX with a contact number where he can get hold of you; or to discuss the process forward. Kind regards Kobus SwanepoelCustomer Relations Management (CRM)Transport Information Centre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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