On the No. 96 this morning

[pineapple_head]

A very cheery tram driver had a little story for every intersection in the CBD grid, so we were treated to little gems like this

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[mscate]

yeah he's hilarious, he does the north coburg tram a lot. The best bit is when he stops the tram and tells off drivers.

[pineapple_head]

Sure is better than the unintelligible dribble or surly barking some drivers spew forth in the mornings.

[wickedcherub]

Srsly. I hardly ever catch the tram and I have no idea about the streets in the city, so I rely on the tram driver saying, "Next stop, Collins Street" or whatever.

Except they never say it clear enough that I can hear it.

Though on the less crowded trams, letting the tram driver know which stop you need to get off usually results in a very helpful tram driver.

[pineapple_head]

I watch tourists struggle a bit in the city often relying on other passengers for info. Its hit and miss with drivers at times, whether they announce in the first place or if they do and its just too difficult to understand. I do agree that most tram drivers are extremely helpful if asked.

[zany_maiden]

lol - awesome! Why can't they ALL be like that!? :-S

[york_st]

he used to do the 1/ 8 heaps, he was gold and so helpful!!

can we nominate him for an award?? Australian of the year??

you always left the tram smiling :)

[pineapple_head]

I might go looking to see if they have anywhere online to send details of particularly good service. May as well accentuate the positives in life.

[malky]

He must be a new driver.

Experienced tram drivers are all grumpy cunts. I'm guessing because of the shit they have to put up with from passengers.

[pineapple_head]

and they arent fabulously well paid like grumpy cunt train drivers

[malky]

Tram drivers earn quite a decent wage, actually. Not as good as the cunt train drivers, but still quite decent.

Take home around $60,000+, depending.

[foxythang2000]

Ooh, will try to catch the 96 more often to hear this guy!

[pineapple_head]

Isn't it brilliant that a friendly train or tram driver can have such an impact on commuters. No one leaves the tram without a smile on their face.