Oc transpo schedules nothing but fiction, driver says in. Mostly new flyer invero buses, with the majority of the others being daimlerchrysler orion vi buses. This will be done between being advised of outcome of the interview stage. Each of those claims from 20 was resolved without going to trial, shillington said in a phone interview monday. Oc transpo bus driver ken mcleod retires after 42 years by. Welcome to oc transpo 211a blast from the past news clip 10 bills banned from oc transpo fare boxes duration.
After lebruns temper led him to smack a coworker in august, 1997, he was referred to a doctor and was urged to take an anger management course. These powers are limited to incidents on or related to properties and vehicles owned, occupied, or leased by oc transpo. Oc transpo bus driver ken mcleod is retiring after 42 years on the job, so cbc radios ottawa morning spent some time with him beforehand. Hire on the spot as long as you hold a cdl with ps. Oc transpo warns doubledecker drivers about overhang hazard, driver says no reason not to trust transit system after deadly crash, ottawa centre mpp.
Job observation will involve taking an oc transpo bus ride and observing the bus. Oc transpo has a fleet of 944 buses that run on regular streets, all of which are fully accessible lowfloor buses. Dec 26, 2014 they then present you with an eightorninestep process including driving assessment, formal interview, medical assessment before being invited to a training class. Photo mike vlasveld two ottawa bus drivers are being recognized after preventing. Ottawa mayor talks westboro bus crash, lrt woes and coming out in yearend interview global news 08. An oc transpo bus driver who went through westboro station with a load of passengers just hours before fridays fatal crash says conditions were ideal that day, and described doubledeckers as. The city has retained terry shillington of london, ont.
Aboard doubledeckers, articulated buses and the otrain, and on the otrain platform. An ottawa woman who was injured in the oc transpo bus crash at westboro station has filed a multimillion dollar lawsuit. Oc transpo uses many articulated buses to provide service. There is a facetoface interview, multiple choice tests and questions that aim to. When oc transpo went to a full relaunch of its schedules on oct. Nov 25, 2019 in an exclusive interview with ctv news ottawa, the former husband of the driver accused in the westboro bus crash is speaking out. Chris grovers open letter offers a scathing critique on everything from employee morale, scheduling, driver recovery times, absenteeism and oc transpo management, writing bandaid. Ctv agreed to protect the identity of an oc transpo driver who alleges she was assaulted by a coworker on the job. Some of the routes that run on the transitway, including the citys mostused bus routes, are served almost exclusively by articulated buses e. In an interview with cbc, grover said hes terrified hell be fired for. But without a current training syllabus, i really cant say. Willing to walk out oc transpo drivers talk shortages.
But ronald and gill, both former oc transpo drivers, sat unmoved, as they had for most of the nine weeks of sometimes horrifying evidence in the jan. They will make you a monitor because they dont have to many call off due to paying 10 an hour so you will make 15. Ottawa man and his former mistress found guilty of bludgeoning his wife to death. Also a few new flyer articulated buses, nova bus lfs lowfloor buses, mci classic buses, and gmc new look buses. The driver, who has been driving with oc transpo for 10 years, agreed to speak to cbc on the condition of confidentiality, saying he fears reprisal from his. Applicants must present proof of job observation participation oc transpo bus transfer at the time of the interview in order for the interview to occur. Disgruntled oc transpo driver chris grover claims the public isnt. Ill probably do coop next year at oc transpo to learn more about the company and make myself more successful. Michelle brynkus says she was humiliated and treated like a criminal by oc transpo workers after she was kicked off the number 97 bus and forced to stand in.
In response to the anonymous answer example, here is what rachelle enns said. Jan, 2019 oc transpo warns doubledecker drivers about overhang hazard, driver says no reason not to trust transit system after deadly crash, ottawa centre mpp says independent investigators needed in crash. Oc transpo schedules fiction, driver says in scathing. Dec 15, 2019 an oc transpo driver is publicly calling out the transit agency, saying the service is not dependable and personally apologizing to all transit riders in ottawa. The interview board is comprised of two or three members and is conducted in a question and answer format. May 01, 2017 an oc transpo passenger in a wheelchair says he was told go f yourself by a bus operator after he expressed concern over the way the vehicle was being driven. The wife of an oc transpo driver is pleading for greater protection for her husband against covid19. My school is great at getting jobs for students, and great for helping me do. Eight recruitment stages, 6 weeks training before oc drivers. Oc transpo is a key element of our growing economy and important to the sustainable development of our region. Tammy baine wrote a letter asking ottawa city council to keep her husband safe while he.
In an interview with ctv, manconi warns there are two sides to this story. Oc transpo rider in wheelchair says driver told him to go f. My school is great at getting jobs for students, and great for helping me do coop. Applicants successful in stage 2 testing customer service and written assessments will be invited for an interview by email. May 03, 2019 as a bus driver and bus driver instructor i was able to start purchasing rental real estate on the side. It only takes a second, and your information is anonymous. Training is six weeks and includes the class c licence youll need to drive a bus. Jan 16, 2019 an oc transpo bus driver who passed through westboro station shortly before fridays fatal crash says road conditions were ideal that day. The city is committed to the principles of employment equity and a diverse workforce that is representative. While the advent of lightrail was supposed to lead to a reduction in labour costs, oc had to scramble to add standby buses to cover for lrt failures and. Jan 05, 2008 yea, ive been checking the ottawa site for quite a while.
Get this page going by posting your interview experience. Eight recruitment stages, 6 weeks training before oc drivers work. A young boy at the back of the bus rang the bell to get off at one of the stops along innes road. Oc transpo application process national capital region. Oc transpo relies on 2,752 employees and 936 buses. Ottawa man and his former mistress found guilty of. You meet new an exiting people every second and it feels great being able to help people. Oc transpo driver calls out agency, says its not reliable cbc news. As a bus driver and bus driver instructor i was able to start purchasing rental real estate on the side. An oc transpo bus driver who passed through westboro station shortly before fridays fatal crash says road conditions were ideal that day. Eight stages of recruitment, six weeks of training before oc drivers get the job.
Wife of oc transpo driver speaks out about infection fears. In an exclusive interview with ctv news ottawa, the former husband of the driver accused in the westboro bus crash is speaking out. An oc transpo driver is publicly calling out the transit agency, writing in. Ctv agreed to protect the identity of an oc transpo driver who. The president of the union representing oc transpo drivers, in january, refused to answer questions about diallos driving record, her status as a driver, when she was hired, what happens when a driver is involved in any collision whether minor or serious, or if any additional training is mandated when such incidents occur. The drivers seat section of the website is reserved for oc transpo employees only, unauthorized access is prohibited.
An oc transpo operator has written a blistering critique of the organization, saying its schedules are illdesigned works of fiction that have let down passengers for years and created. Salaries posted anonymously by oc transpo employees. Oc transpo driver calls out agency, says its not reliable. Transitway conditions ideal on afternoon of fatal crash, oc. In response to the anonymous answer example, here is a revised answer from rachelle enns. A free inside look at oc transpo salary trends based on 7 salaries wages for 6 jobs at oc transpo. He said the city is hoping to reach a similar resolution in the current. I interviewed at transpo tonawanda, ny in april 2018. Yea, ive been checking the ottawa site for quite a while. Reviews from oc transpo employees about oc transpo culture, salaries, benefits, worklife balance, management, job security, and more.
The president of the union representing oc transpo drivers, in january, refused to answer questions about diallos driving record, her status as a driver, when she was hired, what happens when a. Oc transpo bus in downtown ottawa, february 28, 2018. The interview board is comprised of two or three members and. An oc transpo driver is publicly calling out the transit agency, saying the service is not dependable and personally apologizing to all transit riders in ottawa. Ottawa bus driver on trial for wifes grisly murder told detective he deserved to go to jail oc transpo drivers and secret lovers bhupinderpal gill. Weve been cooking the books for years, grover said in an interview.
Jun 22, 2016 ottawa bus driver on trial for wifes grisly murder told detective he deserved to go to jail oc transpo drivers and secret lovers bhupinderpal gill and gurpreet ronald are accused of slashing and. This section of the oc transpo website allows employees private access to current events and information. Jun 26, 2019 ctv agreed to protect the identity of an oc transpo driver who alleges she was assaulted by a coworker on the job. Dec 12, 2019 but ronald and gill, both former oc transpo drivers, sat unmoved, as they had for most of the nine weeks of sometimes horrifying evidence in the jan. Oc transpo attributed the incident to human error, but admitted it is short 100 drivers compounding problems is the issue of driver shortages, which forced the cancellation of 2.
Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will. Michelle brynkus says she was humiliated and treated like a criminal by oc transpo workers after she was kicked off the number 97 bus and forced to stand in the rain with all of her luggage because her presto card. I saw this on facebook, im not trying to harvest someone elses karma, but i thought a good news transit story might be good for this sub. Share it was march 15 th and a female oc transpo bus operator needed to take a. Working for the city is always a benefit and it was a good experience. People are very nice, professional, respectful, ect. It was this rental real estate that eventually let me retire 4 years after i began working. They then present you with an eightorninestep process including driving assessment, formal interview, medical assessment before being invited to a training class. Oc transpo schedules fiction, driver says in scathing attack.
May 16, 2018 oc transpo bus in downtown ottawa, february 28, 2018. I have advanced knowledge regarding the city of ottawa and the oc transpo bus routes. Photo mike vlasveld two ottawa bus drivers are being recognized after preventing a teenaged girl from jumping off the mackenzie king bridge. Oc transpo drivers who killed barrhavens jagtar gill win new. Ottawa bus driver on trial for wifes grisly murder told. Questions are a combination of behavioural, situational and knowledge based. Oc transpo driver to be charged criminally in westboro bus crash.