http://www.sfchronicle.com/living/article/Why-we-re-invisible-to-Google-bus-riders-4467574.php#ixzz2S3quo4kK
Reader Response.
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Google bus? Stop whining
In "Coddled Google riders don't see the rest of us" (Caille Millner, Datebook, April 27), Ms. Millner complained about the Google buses.
This is another petty complaint reeking of entitlement. Google takes from 30 to 60 cars off the road with each busload of employees it shuttles. The employee of whom she complains has removed his bike from the bus (an additional positive for crowded streets and the environment), and obviously he was unaware that he bumped a person standing in line for a city bus.
Can we focus on the positive for a change?
Evelyn Lockton, Hillsborough
My response to the Reader and many Commenters in the SF Chronicle.
"Maybe this instance was or was not related to a Google bus I won’t debate this point. More than the Corporate, Amtrak, Tourism and Casino buses using City infrastructure, I think Ms. Millner, was highlighting an unaware and inconsiderate individual getting off the bus who didn’t appear apologetic after becoming aware of his/her actions. This isn’t an isolated incident but one that was confronted. Something positive would be for people to be more considerate and acknowledge their fellow human beings. I support the use of buses, trains, taxis and BART as much needed transports that help reduce the impact on our environment. However, what would be the point if we didn’t treat each other with a little common courtesy."
BTW. Hillsborough isn't even in the City of San Francisco."
Don J. Gonsalves, Jr. City of San Francisco
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