Feature Edmonton Transit System Trolley Bus Driver

July 2007 - September 2007 - Laura

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Years with ETS: I've been with ETS for 8 short years.
Pet Peeve: *Manually* controlled radio switches (radio switches that don't work)
Favorite Moment: I must say my favorite moment was when some poor service guy brought me a change over and I helped him put his poles on wire because the switch didn't work.Later I found out that the wire that I helped him switch to was removed for (Art Gallery) construction a few blocks up.Buddy had to be pushed to powered wire. Talk about leaving someone hanging on the line. "Oops." 
Famous Quote: "Is"May the trolley gods be smiling upon you today" 
April 2006 - July 2006 - Kelly

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Years with ETS: I have been with the company a smidgen over 6 years
Pet Peeve: Just one? People that ask me if I leave before the 135, when I'm, clearly behind it.
Favorite Moment: Cruising up and down Jasper Ave at Mach 4...One day I'll reach 88mph
Famous Quote: "Too many nuts, not enough bolts." / "It'll be here in ten minutes!! I Promise!"
January 2006 - March 2006 - Gerry

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Years with ETS: 8 Years
Favorite moment: Being hired as a bus driver after serving 34 years with the military
Pet Peeve: Bullying behavior
Famous Quote: "Never a Dull Moment" and "If you can't Hack it, Pack it !"
October 2005 to January 2006 - Palle (Pronounced Pally)

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Years with ETS: 9 Years
Favorite moment: Being alive
Pet Peeve: Pedestrians who walk against the light
Famous Quote: "Life happens!"
July 2005 to October 2005 - Granger

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Years with ETS: 14 Years
Pet Peeve: Impatient people and worn out trolley shoes
Favorite Moment: Eating Samosas at the Safety BBQ and not having to fuel-up when bringing the bus back into the garage.
Famous Quote: "Trolleys should accelerate like Greased Lightning."
March 2005 to June 2005 - Karl

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Years of Service with Edmonton Transit: 24 Years going on 25 Years
Pet Peeve:
Uncaring and inconsiderate drivers
Famous Quote:
"Haste Makes Waste"
What is your hopes/dreams for Edmonton's Trolley bus system:
To see a Low floor trolley bus
November 2004 to February 2005 - Janice

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Started with Transit on: September 09, 1989
Pet Peeve:
Anything that moves.
Favorite Moment:
Having a wonderful family and getting a trolley to drive.
Why Do You Like Trolleys:
They are a challenge to drive and they keep you humble (any funny business and the trolley immediately lets you know who is boss!)
Janice was once heard proclaiming to Control after being changed over for a minor problem "Nothing beats a trolley... NOTHING!"

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