Beyond pay and safetyrelated measures, though, metro leaves most of the conditions of employment to its contractors. Metrobus is a bus service operated by the washington metropolitan area transit authority wmata. The strike was announced last wednesday, with disruptions to bus. Remember your stopcode from the popups or find it on a bus stop pole box. There are two methods used to detect fare evasion on metrobus. As a leader in the transportation industry, metro strives to attract and retain. A northern virginia bus operator union and supporters gathered in front of the washington metropolitan area transit authority wmata headquarters wednesday, chanting slogans like we move this city as part of an ongoing strike for better wages and safer buses.
Simply place your fare in the farebox located near the driver. Respond or report to work as directed by supervisory personnel for emergencies, extreme weather conditions or nay other abnormal conditions that impair service or safety. Its fleet consists of 1,595 buses covering an area of 1,500 square miles 3,900 km 2 in washington, d. Pay rate increases incrementally according to the union contract. Applicants with military, corrections and higher education may also qualify for higher entry level salaries not to exceed 59,641. Find washington metropolitan area transit authority salaries by job title. Begin your transportation career as a bus operator. The distribution of expenditures is not very different than other systems. The police communications specialist position plays a critical role in the success of the washington metropolitan area transit authority s wmata s metro transit police department. Wmata financing lacks incentives for performance aaf. If you pay with cash, drop your money in the farebox next to the driver. An atu hero at local 1587toronto, on go transit bus driver bryan jeresano is being hailed as a hero for helping a young woman being stalked at a bus stop.
Kathryn zickuhr is the director of policy for the d. A group of metrobus drivers remained on strike monday, marking the second week of interruptions to virginia bus commuters. In 2010, the ny metro area boasted 19,540 bus drivers while chicago, the metro area with the second highest number of bus drivers, boasted 8,570. According to a document arlancia williams filed in the united states district court for the district of columbia, after williams reported the situation to wmata director dana baker, baker threatened to fire her. Metro pays driver during year leave washington times. Average hourly pay for washington metropolitan area transit authority bus. Search careerbuilder for metro bus jobs and browse our platform. Wmata hourly rate get a free salary comparison based on job title, skills, experience and education. Metro transit has a driver shortage and its screening. New york state constitutes the highest paying state for bus drivers.
Employee compensation is included in category costs e. Work any and all shifts andor locations as assigned or directed. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills. Metro employee sues wmata for sexual harassment the. In august, omniride bus system, a lifeline for thousands of commuters in northern virginia, is sclaed back service and shuttering some routes while its drivers strike for better pay in. There are 269 bus routes serving 11,129 stops, including 2,554 bus shelters. Bus operators are at the core of metro service and gain valuable experience for careers in transportation. Washington metropolitan area transit authority salaries. Fareboxes accept dollar bills, coins or tokens, but change is not available. The feds pay for 23 of a health care plan, while wmata has agreed to pay for only 34 of the increase in health care costs, which the union representatives ive talked to refer to as a concession to wmata. The amalgamated transit union is calling for more transparency and accountability with winnipeg transit after the city was unable to identify where surpluses were being allocated. Report police arrested a man in connection with the incident, and the local union released a. Salary information comes from 9 data points collected directly from employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on indeed in the past 36 months. Wmata is at least aware of concerns about its bus drivers, and just recently started putting them through some extra training.
We offer a starting salary of 53,012 for entry level police officer positions. Lateral salary range based on prior police or military police experience. I have been working with transdev from 20 and have no regrets lots of helpful and friendly staff and the group of drivers at my depot are the best love my driving and would encourage any one who would like to be a bus driver. Metro employees with the job title bus operator make the most with. Metrobus covid19 saturdaysunday service 27 routes only. Washington metropolitan area transit authority bus operator hourly. Wmata does not spend any greater share of its revenues.
Construction on n washington st at princess st, april 15. Washington metropolitan area transit authority bus. Metro chief bus operating officer jack requa said the agency has expanded its training program for bus drivers to get more new hires behind the wheel sooner. Washington, dc area transit workers call for expansion of. The farebox key pad is used by bus operators to record fare evasion. Salary records obtained by the daily caller news foundation show that many of the citys bus drivers were able to bring home six figure salaries after adding in overtime pay. When i was a teenager and when i lived in dc i had a rude bus driver everyday, although i lived in a rough neighborhood i was curious and i talked to the driver and she told me about how much stress she was under. Congress should abolish metros unions the washington post.
Metrobus driver test positive for the coronavirus a metro spokesman told wusa9 that bus ridership is down 65%, and underscored that the system is only open to essential trips. The nbc4 iteams joel grover exposes the behavior thats putting both drivers and riders in jeopardy. The employee, who became a fulltime bus driver in 1985 and last reported to work in 1997, wasnt getting regular salary payments during his years leave. Metro transit has a driver shortage and its screening process may be one reason why. However, you cannot use a supersaver stored value card if you transfer from bus to light rail. Northern virginia transit union officials announce.
The average yearly salary of an mta bus operator career. A bus driver working for transdev and one employed inhouse by metro might do the same job and drive the same bus. As a front line employee, the individual in this role is considered as a customer service ambassador and must represent wmata in this manner. Salary information comes from 7 data points collected directly from employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on indeed in the past 36 months. Cash circulator accepts coins and dollar bills in exact change only. Transdev workers at wmatas privatized cinder bed bus.
Select your job title and find out how much you could make at washington metropolitan area transit authority. A northern virginia bus driver strike lands at wmatas. On tuesday night, the amalgamated transit union local 689 announced a tentative agreement with the private bus contracting firm transdev to end a strike by bus drivers. A metro employee is suing the washington metropolitan area transit authority wmata in federal court for sexual harassment from her supervisor. Going to work at 4am, not seeing her kids, wmata putting her on routes she doesnt know, etc. Does anyone else notice how condescending and hostile the. Be familiar with the mbta safety plan as well as the parttime bus operator job responsibilities as outlined. Get a goto card for an easier way to pay your fare. The transit authority for the city of omaha, dba metro, is recruiting dedicated. Metro bus drivers are constantly exposed to danger and violence. Applicants with military, corrections and higher education may also qualify for. If you like working with people and want to make a difference in your community, come help us run our growing transit system. Wmata provided data about employee salaries, bonuses, overtime and benefits for fiscal year 2009. Accurate, reliable salary and compensation comparisons for united states.
According to wmata s july 2019 fare evasion update. Click here to see which routes are currently available. Dc bus driver threatened by knifewielding man who refused. Even with big salaries, metro cant fill its jobs washington times.
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