Gothamist: MTA Prepares to Send E-Mails Excusing Late Commuters

virgil

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:34:18 -0500

Even if they were committed to a perfect system (which I'll believe when the MTA bosses start taking the subway) there would still be delays. This is a pretty good idea, but the txt alerts to passengers is exactly what's been needed, and long overdue. It's good to see a few improvements, however incremental.

inoyourider

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:30:53 -0500

F this- why can't they spend the money they're using on this and their BS propoganda they hang in the trains (Great, can you do something about neighbor's tap dancing?) to actually MAKE THE SYSTEM WORK BETTER?

hungryghoast

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:26:57 -0500

ribaldry, is part of being an adult being an unrealistic asshole? you got it down, boy.

virgil

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:39:54 -0500

Ribaldry, most people factor a level of train delays into their schedule--anywhere from 10 minutes to 1/2 hour), but what are you suggesting? Show up for work an hour (or 2, or 3)early every day just in case the MTA screws up?

ribaldry

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:52:25 -0500

There is never an excuse for being late. If there is the smallest possibility that you will be late, leave an hour earlier etc. Arrange you're life so that you don't blame circumstances for you're short comings. Be an adult.

sadpanda

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:47:54 -0500

you would think it wouldn't be a problem, but I used to have a boss who never accepted train problems as an excuse for being late unless more than 5 or so people were late. didn't help that he never took the train since he lived around the corner.

Kojak

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:43:37 -0500

Things like excuse notes work in Japan since trains are so rarely late, employers wouldn't believe that the trains were at fault. Employees would need proof to back them up on their claim. In New York however... I don't think that would be a problem. It goes without saying that the trains SUCK. The online service advisories are enough.