29 Pleasure Ho

Yes, you're reading this right. Uh, oops?

Bike Racks

Uh, George?? What were you thinking? Darline, why didn't you give George enough room (although you can't see it here, there's plenty of room in front of Darline's bus)

Trolley Base Humor

Yesterday, I was on the #33 leaving 19th & Pacific at 3:03 PM. We hit every single red light from 19th & Arctic up to (and including) Princess Anne & Dam Neck

10-13 on the Cutback 25

Yesterday after dropping Amy off, I continued on the 25 to Military Circle and rode the Cutback trip to see what demand would look like during an off-peak trip. Wish I didn't. I bumped into my worst nightmare (my ex) who was riding to Koger

Disturbing Thoughts from Unnamed Drivers

These drivers reporting this shall remain unnamed for their protection

It has come to my attention as of late that HRT is not treating its drivers well. For example, one transferred between bases and got to keep the seniority from the original base, thus pushing down drivers who were at the destination base.
Just the other week, Norfolk Dispatch yelled at Virginia Beach Dispatch as well as some Beach drivers for using the old radio instead of the new radio. The reason the drivers used the old radio? The new one wasn't working.
The whole agency is like this, and something needs to be done.

Route 25

on the 3:20 inbound trip, the driver refused to be corrected when he told a passenger the 20 comes into the Holiday Inn

Thanks for the van Frank

Trolley Base Frank: Thanks for sending Linda out with the van to pick up Route 25 passengers this morning at 7:45 AM at TCC.

When Drivers do Good

You don't hear this very often, but here goes:

Route 25 leaving TCC at 2:45 PM on Bus 4002: a pat on the back for keeping your cool when you had that rude/indecisive passenger on board today (Monday, September 15th, 2008)

Route 25: A Phantom!?

So, 18th Street, why does Trolley Base have a Phantom? Trolley Base: what's it doing on the 25?

Route Suggestion: TCC to Pembroke via Rosemont/Bonney

This was thrown at me by one of the Trolley Base drivers: TCC to Pembroke via Rosemont Road. The suggestion was:

Head on up Rosemont like present day 26.
LEFT onto Bonney
RIGHT onto Kentucky
LEFT onto VB Blvd
ENTER Pembroke East

This might be a nice little neighborhood bus. Thoughts?

Route 47 to 68th St is back

Virginia Beach's Route 47 is back. For more information:

• Original Post
• Second Post (with Picture)
• Third Post (with Picture)
  

Gillig Phantom operated by Trolley Base?

Yep you're reading right: the 26/29 was a 1200 series Phantom the other day.

Problems with Route 33 and Trolley Base

Frank: The reason I gave you a 10-5 yesterday was because the 33 pulled off right as the 36 was pulling in. All she had to do was stop her bus.

Please, all operators, dispatchers, and supervisors: do your jobs. The 5:45 lineup is the final TCC lineup for:

• Route 12

• Route 25

• Route 29 (going past Hilltop)

• Route 33 (going past 19th & Pacific)

• Route 36 (continuing as Route 1 from Pembroke)

Therefore, it is crucial for everyone to WAIT

VB Wave Drivers, Honor my 30-Day Pass

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According to data I've received from Hampton Roads Transit, VB Wave shuttles honor all regular bus passes, including the Seniors & Persons with Disabilities passes. This is ditto for the Ferry.

Any time a driver refuses to honor my pass, I will instruct them to contact (Trolley/18th St) Dispatch. I will have the Fare Study Structure - Validity Table ready to be presented (assuming my laptop is with me).

Any time a driver flips out, I will immediately contact the Dispatcher and inform them of the situation. I don't want to do this, but if I have to.

VB Wave Grand Opening

Well, they're here!!! Trolleys are (almost) History!!!!Mayor Meyera Oberndorf & VB City Councilman cut the ribbon

Route 30 Atlantic Ave

Podium

The new VB Wave logo, a surfer

About The Green Carpet

Since these are environmentally friendly buses, this is made-from-recycled carpet that is highly recyclable. Yes, green for environmentaly friendly.

Cussed out on Route 32

The 3 PM 33 broke down so I started making my way to 19th & Pacific to catch a 20. I noticed a 32 preparing to make a left onto US-58/Laskin so I made a mad dash to catch it.

I inserted my 30-Day Pass into the farebox and when the box complained ("reject"), the driver asked to see it. "We don't take those passes."

"This is an HRT bus and an HRT pass. Is there a problem?" I asked politely

"We don't take those God-damn passes!"

Be lucky I didn't 10-5 Trolley Base on the spot. Next time this occurs, I WILL 10-5 Trolley Base IMMEDIATELY and I will REFUSE to deboard the bus.

Route 29 is $1.00

Saw this the other day on Route 29. I guess all trolleys are $1.00 now? Has to be a glitch.

VB Wave Shuttle Service

Click the images for larger versions. This is the VB Wave Shuttle Brochure HRT will be putting out for the VB Wave Shuttle. Note that the 31 and 32 are now called "Shuttles" instead of "Express" which makes much more sense. This weekend, I will be getting further information on the new Fare Structure which will allow complete portability between all the different bus services.

For example, inserting a VB Wave pass into a regular bus fare box and you'll be prompted for $0.50. Inserting a regular 30-Day card into a MAX bus will prompt you for $1.50. Inserting that same card will soon work on the VB Wave.

Look for a rollout of the new Hybrids Wednesday May 21st at 2 PM at 31st Street. I will be there.



Some notes reading this map (could someone hopefully give me correct information please)

• Apparently, the 32 does NOT go into Lynnhaven Mall any more
  
• Apparently, the 32 does NOT go into the Hilltop Shopping Centers any more
• Apparently, the 31 does NOT go into Ocean Breeze any more
• Apparently, the 31 does NOT go into either VA Aquarium building parking lots any more

Run 2661

Trolley Base (Specifically Frank): why did you give 2661 permission to stand by at TCC knowing full well there could be passengers waiting for it on Rosemont. I understand she was 20 minutes late but you don't do that when buses are every hour.

While I'm no the subject, Linda: do not lollygag. You wanted the hours and now that they've been given to you, don't call Frank and ask someone to cover your last two hours.

Trolley 667

This hunk of junk has no air and may need a 10-14 (which, by the way, are all housed in Norfolk) to haul it back to the base