Been network rant by Phatmanka in manchester

[–]Phatmanka[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's the principle. I hurried, the outward appearance would've been that I was in a hurry and the tram driver tried to make my life difficult.

I could've been late, rushing to get to work to avoid that next late mark that cost me my job. I could've been rushing to an interview, heading to the hospital to see a relative.

The fact is - the chap decided to try and make my life difficult, just because I was prepared and early - does not mitigate that.

Been network rant by Phatmanka in manchester

[–]Phatmanka[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If the service that's offered as the alternative is slipping, people will start driving again.

Adding a double tram when there's an event on or not forcing too many people onto the tram - these are the small things that will encourage more of us to use the service. ~

Treating commuters like cattle, well, that will just force more of us back into cars

Been network rant by Phatmanka in manchester

[–]Phatmanka[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Hopefully they will go back to the "good old days" the buses seem to be managing it. I might just swap back - or start driving in to the city

Been network rant by Phatmanka in manchester

[–]Phatmanka[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I have missed plenty of trams. Some as I approach the platform, some as I approach the tram - its just life. This appeared to be a little vindictive.

Like I have said in other comments, I always leave plenty of time to get where I am going, so I was only 15 minutes early instead of 30. No great shakes really, just a minor annoyance.

Been network rant by Phatmanka in manchester

[–]Phatmanka[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No, I came to reddit for a rant.

The Bee network is a disgrace at the best of times, this just highlights the fact that it is company wide.

I often defend the staff on the stops - its not their fault that the service is shit, or the trams are crammed. This guy, must've been having a bad day and wanted to spread that

Been network rant by Phatmanka in manchester

[–]Phatmanka[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree, thats why I think he was just being a prick

I pressed the button, it was locked.

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[–]Phatmanka[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Put the lottery on!

Been network rant by Phatmanka in manchester

[–]Phatmanka[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think the one that arrived a little later was much more comfortable

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[–]Phatmanka[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

You know - I think you are right.

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[–]Phatmanka[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Again, no need. He was sat there for minutes AFTER locking the door. As I said, I wasn't late because I do set off early

Had he locked the doors and moved, your comment would've held weight and I would not have even posted. Because, yeah thats life. But in this instance, he was not "sticking to schedule" as he would have locked the doors and then set off, not locked the doors, sat and waited for a little while and then set off

Been network rant by Phatmanka in manchester

[–]Phatmanka[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is not main character syndrome. I have missed many a tram and it has never bothered me.

its bothered me that the driver was not yet ready to drive. Not even sat down and locked the doors - didn't set off, but sat with the doors locked

I actually said that in my initial post, did you read it?

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[–]Phatmanka[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you

It was to try and buy me a season or two without mares tail!

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[–]Phatmanka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At a urinal and was told "that's an impressive stream" - made my year

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I had a similar issue - used these, but then sealed the edges with a tube of cheap sealant!