S Bus Line Overcrowding to Lessen?
If you, like I, am a frequent rider on Washington DC's S bus line (S1, S2, S4), then you know how packed it is during its rush hours. Often, there is much shouting about moving past the back doors.
But did you know of the second rush hour? The late night rush hour when the office cleaners, restaurant workers, and night owls like me head home.
This rush hour starts late and peaks at 11pm, when it is standing room only on the S2 and S4 bus lines. Overcrowded and exhausted, the ride is a depressing end to a long day.
And it may be getting better soon. WMATA has announced that the S2 and S4, 16th Street Line, will get extra buses on the weekday evening schedule to reduce crowding. Instead of every 30-45 minutes, buses between 10 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. weeknights will run every seven to 15 minutes.
On a related note, Metro is hiring bus drivers. If you'd like to be working the 16th Street bus line (I would love that you did) Metro is offering $10 per hour during training and after graduation, bus operators are paid $14.95 per hour to start or about $30,000 per annum.
You need to be 21 years of age with a high school diploma or GED, and at least four years of driving experience with a relatively clean driving record. Just be sure not to lie on your job application.
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wayan | 12:38 PM |
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