Greetings, ace conductor!
...And welcome to my monthly (or so) bus conductor professional (kinda) digest. All you need, want and have to know is here — to get you (and passengers) through your route. Remember your main and only duty is to “keep the ride smooth”! But if you want to really climb the ranks, you’ve got to become a pro. So grab your pack of tickets and crack your knuckles, kiddo. We’re gonna make the inspector proud.
But first... Watch our introduction video to get the gist of it. It's gonna help you a ton.
O the hardships of a conductor’s work! Let’s start with the basics: passengers must pay for the ticket. Cash, card, travel pass – we accept everything! Don’t forget to count the change and check if the travel pass is still valid.
Of course, some of your passengers think they’re smarter than you. That they can dodge the fare! Well, maybe sometimes you can let it slide… Yeah, fat chance!. Punch ‘em, kick ‘em, drag ‘em the hell out of YOUR bus. The inspector isn’t really fond of freeriders, and you shouldn’t be either. Talented brawlers make for great conductors, trust me on that.
But keep in mind: we love those who deserve a place in your bus. Treat them like you would treat your children – strictly, but with care. An unemployed musician wants to play his guitar, annoying your other children? Someone’s baby (almost your grandson) is crying? some spoiled kid pulls out a portable speaker?.. We won’t have any of this in our house. But at least they have a ticket, eh? So first ask them to keep it down. If they refuse — you already know what to do.
Remember, it’s your bus. Yes, you can be kicked out, if the inspector isn’t happy with you, but apart from that you’re free to do whatever you want to keep the ride smooth. For instance, why not add some comfy interior, so every passenger feels right at home? The finest decorations of all Balkans are here for you! Put that carpet on the wall, they’ll appreciate the nostalgic feeling. And this Soviet Baroque clock would impress everyone. They’ll know you’re a real deal.
Some automation would also help! You don’t have to check each travel pass, passengers can validate and get the ticket themselves. Just don’t forget to do the maintenance.
Of course, it all depends. Mainly on your route. While jobs of conductors in noisy suburbs and in a sunny countryside look similar, it’s all about the nuances. In the countryside there may be fewer kids with speakers, but you’d be begging for them to come while cleaning the floor from manure and spilled pickles. And don’t get me started about the state of roads there…
And beware of the night shifts, kiddo. Don’t be fooled by fewer passengers, because even those numbers will make you shake like a leaf in the storm. They won’t pay, they’ll fight for seats in your bus, they have no conscience, no self-governing and, possibly, no soul. Only the best of us can make it through the night shift.
And a final heads-up – work responsibly! The inspector will inevitably come and he must leave satisfied, or it will be you leaving the bus. Unless you can kick him out… But it’s rather unprofessional to discuss this. Those conductors who are strong enough to beat the inspector don’t need to know all this, honestly.
Thank you for your attention, that is all for this digest! If you have any questions - feel free to ask them below. And consider joining the Conductor Training Program – wishlist TROLEU!
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Did you know you can’t breathe there with air so thin?
Did you know that the only way to survive there is to break glass with your teeth?
Did you know that by coping with this you are saving your country?
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Stay safe out there, kiddo!
