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Bus Driver Maliciously Complies With Rude, Racist Passenger, Makes Him Walk Home
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Bus Driver Maliciously Complies With Rude, Racist Passenger, Makes Him Walk Home

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Being a bus driver is a tougher job than you might think. Long hours spent in the driver’s seat. Having to constantly focus so you don’t crash. Keeping to your strict schedules. And ensuring that the passengers are behaving themselves. These employees deserve a lot more thanks than they get.

Unfortunately, some folks don’t understand the meaning of basic manners. Redditor u/Unthanked_Bus_Driver shared how they dealt with a verbally abusive passenger to teach them a lesson they’ll never forget. Scroll down for the full story. Bored Panda has reached out to the author of the story for comment via Reddit, and we’ll update the article as soon as we hear back from them.

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    Bus drivers deserve to be treated with politeness and respect. Unfortunately, some people can’t do even that

    Image credits: Danny Lines / unsplash (not the actual photo)

    One driver shared how they got back at a particularly abusive and rude passenger they encountered a while back

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    Image credits: Rich Smith / unsplash (not the actual photo)

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    Image credits: Oleg Bilyk / unsplash (not the actual photo)

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    Image credits: K8 / unsplash (not the actual photo)

    Image credits: Unthanked_Bus_Driver

    Being in close proximity with other people means that sooner or later you’ll have to face some rudeness and entitlement

    For many of us, basic politeness and kindness are no-brainers. It’s common sense to treat others with at least some respect. Many of us understand that we should treat others as we ourselves would like to be treated.

    Unfortunately, common sense isn’t all that common. And for some folks, rudeness—not courtesy—is their modus operandi.

    The fact is that if you work a job where you have to connect with other people, you will, at some point in time, have to deal with rude, entitled, and problematic individuals. In rarer cases, the issues are even more serious, and you may have to tangle with verbally or even physically abusive individuals.

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    Let’s be clear—nobody, absolutely nobody, deserves to be abused for doing their jobs. Anyone throwing insults at bus drivers (or anyone else for that matter) needs to take a good, long look at their lives. Clearly, they need to rethink how they interact with people.

    How someone treats the people who provide a service for them tells a lot about them as individuals and their values.

    Drivers should do their best to stay as calm and professional as possible, no matter what happens

    For bus drivers, their main priorities are their own safety as well as that of their passengers. So when they face unruly or abusive individuals, they should try to avoid direct confrontation as much as possible.

    That means that de-escalation is usually the best approach. It requires staying cool, calm, and collected even under extreme pressure. The key is to avoid being provoked (even if the passenger is clearly in the wrong). Be polite, stay professional, and offer them some sort of solution to their problem.

    That’s why a driver’s top skills aren’t just navigation, punctuality, and operating a massive vehicle for long stretches of time. They should also be good communicators and know how to resolve conflicts.

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    However, in some cases, diplomacy and politeness aren’t enough. If someone continues to be unreasonable, the drivers should follow whatever protocols their company has in place. In some cases, they might need to call their colleagues for advice or the authorities for help.

    Hopefully, the companies the drivers work for cover their medical insurance and provide the ability to seek professional help after particularly disturbing experiences. A good therapist can assist with a different perspective on being the victim of abusive behavior and moving forward after that.

    What would you have done if you were in the OP’s position, dear Pandas? Do you think they handled the situation the right way? What would you have done in the face of a verbally abusive passenger? How do you treat the public transport employees you meet on your commute? Share your thoughts in the comment section if you happen to have a spare moment.

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    Jonas Grinevičius

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    Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real. At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design. In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle. I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.

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    CanadianDimes
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was once on an express bus, which said 'express' on the front of the bus and the side where you get on, etc. etc. Some guy rang the bell to get off between stops and the driver, unsurprisingly, kept going. Guy got off at the next actual stop, which was where I also got off, and he was muttering and swearing about how he was never taking that route again. First of all, oh no, huge loss for them, I'm sure. Second of all, what did you expect on an express bus?

    KatSaidWhat
    Community Member
    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I learnt that lesson too but without the swearing because I realised I was the dumbass there.

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    moggie63
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a right miserable old bastard bus driver the other day. But I still thanked him when I got off.

    Rostit.. .
    Community Member
    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Companies should allow and train people to fight back against these sorts. If you call someone a black see you next tuesday, they should be allowed to hit them in the face with something.

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    CanadianDimes
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was once on an express bus, which said 'express' on the front of the bus and the side where you get on, etc. etc. Some guy rang the bell to get off between stops and the driver, unsurprisingly, kept going. Guy got off at the next actual stop, which was where I also got off, and he was muttering and swearing about how he was never taking that route again. First of all, oh no, huge loss for them, I'm sure. Second of all, what did you expect on an express bus?

    KatSaidWhat
    Community Member
    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I learnt that lesson too but without the swearing because I realised I was the dumbass there.

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    moggie63
    Community Member
    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a right miserable old bastard bus driver the other day. But I still thanked him when I got off.

    Rostit.. .
    Community Member
    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Companies should allow and train people to fight back against these sorts. If you call someone a black see you next tuesday, they should be allowed to hit them in the face with something.

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