Brisbane Transport
In the MX newspaper every weekday, I get to read articles about people complaining about TransLink, the Brisbane transport company – little sooks!
The passengers around Brisbane should be grateful that TransLink is working hard to deal with the population explosion in the Great South East Queensland. Just look at the infrastructure being built between St. George Square and Roma Station (Inner Northern Bus way) or the Green Bridge (Eleanor Schonell Bridge) at the university, all to improve the services.
Translink has also invested millions of dollars buying more CityCats, introducing the BUZ and nightlink bus services. Very seldom do you need to wait more than 30 minutes for a service!
Then there are the extra high speed trains servicing the Gold Coast.
Translink is also keenly aware of public safety and expectations. All these extra services require skilled operators. You don’t just become a bus, ferry or train operator – it takes training.
But most of all, people should realize that they too share responsibility.
Probably the easiest and most considerate action is to have the correct fare on hand before you board the bus or ferry. Is that too much to ask?
If I was a bus driver and had to deal with a couple passengers trying to pay $2.30 for single zone ticket with a $20 or $50, I would get understandably upset! I take the bus everyday and this happens often. So if the driver appears grumpy – he has reason to be!
Kate (Robina, MX 20/08/2007) – When the services are late, people complain – that is why Translink tries real hard to ensure that all services arrive as scheduled. So the 10 seconds that you lost on the escalator could’ve been avoided if you used the stairs.
Just think if you did that everyday instead of complaining how firm you thighs and butt would be! See it as your contribution to the Queensland Government’s “Be Active” program to combat obesity.
Tracey (Enoggera, MX 21/08/2007) – the trains are dirty because you and your fellow passengers allow some to make a mess of the carriage. Maybe it is because they can’t read the “Don’t eat / drink” signs and end up touching everything with their greasy fingers. So Pat (Forrest Lake, MX 23/08/2007), it you saw the kids eating and drinking on the bus why didn’t you say something?
Al (Hendra, MX 22/08/2007) – Yes, Brisbane is growing very fast and the council addressing it by improving the infrastructure. You don’t build a bridge in a day mate! But if you still want to call my “country town” a dump – maybe you should leave?
To all those MX “Vent your spleen” contributors, take a trip to South Africa and only then will you have a reason to complain.
South Africa has no cheap, safe and regular public transport system! Even if the country did, I can assure you it would definitely not be nearly as clean as the TransLink services.
If you’re able to return with your wallet, life and health still intact, you will definitely be grateful that your home is in this first world country – the very beautiful, safe and secure,very well organized, Australia!
