tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post2748269138711837854..comments2023-10-08T08:33:55.549-04:00Comments on Unsuck DC Metro: Go Mr. OK!Unsuck DC Metrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02752056661298716293noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-26532766315402125482010-06-21T12:27:46.477-04:002010-06-21T12:27:46.477-04:00I've had Mr. OK on the Red Line from time to t...I've had Mr. OK on the Red Line from time to time, and he always makes a bad day better. It would be great if he could train the other Metro operators on how to handle crowded situations well - he is definitely a keeper.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-55282650181905098422010-06-17T21:59:32.145-04:002010-06-17T21:59:32.145-04:00I think Mr. OK drove a train I was on after the Sn...I think Mr. OK drove a train I was on after the Snowmageddon storms. The system was still reeling from the snow/ice and the train was incredibly full, but he handled the situation with a lot of grace. He explained the unusual circumstances over the PA after every stop, gave people enough time to squeeze aboard, reminded passengers to hold onto their children as we approached rough areas, and even gave us few words of encouragement every once in a while. Whoever the operator was, he made an awful trip a lot brighter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-66465092589054040082010-06-17T12:51:57.243-04:002010-06-17T12:51:57.243-04:00I was on that Train, and I commend him for his act...I was on that Train, and I commend him for his actions. I had recently sent a note to WMATA complaining about the unnecessary and frequent unloading of the trinas. (8 car at Metro Center). They responded with, saftey this and training that. Then Mr OK happened and I responded to WMATA's email with this same story. Do THIS more often, try to solve the problem instead of leaving folks stranded on the Platform. His resolve was commendable.Buzcajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05947237010934831773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-1918225547027962162010-06-16T23:19:41.543-04:002010-06-16T23:19:41.543-04:00Mr. OK is awesome. I sometimes run into him post-r...Mr. OK is awesome. I sometimes run into him post-rush hour on the Blue Line and on weekends on the Yellow Line and his enthusiasm for his job is awesome. He needs to be promoted to a trainer so we can bring WMATA back. He refuses to let everything going on around him get him down.Tuscan Rednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-57234684601147063112010-06-16T17:09:55.699-04:002010-06-16T17:09:55.699-04:00@ 4pm you got phone calls? I've complained and...@ 4pm you got phone calls? I've complained and complimented and I haven't even gotten an email!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-82816060546182636022010-06-16T16:24:32.439-04:002010-06-16T16:24:32.439-04:00I totally agree with the person who stated that Mr...I totally agree with the person who stated that Mr. OK "is one of the great ones." I abhor Metro, but having experienced Mr. OK on a particularly challenging ride, he actually made the ride pleasant.<br /><br />To the same commenter, I also had the guy who use d to say "and you have a nice day too Mr. Metro Driver." He also used to tell people that it was 8:00 AM, when it was really 8:10 (to give you a couple of extra minutes). Too bad these two individuals are the exception and not the rule.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-27992831985234199142010-06-16T16:00:15.997-04:002010-06-16T16:00:15.997-04:00I sent in a compliment once about 8 months ago. G...I sent in a compliment once about 8 months ago. Got 2 phone calls the next day from 2 different people thanking me.<br /><br />A week later I sent in a question about how something is handled on trains. Never heard from anyone, even after 2 follow-up with them. De nada. NutNHoney. <br /><br />I won't compliment again. Poor OK types who deserve it.. oh well. I don't play two-sided games like that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-74533116056111929912010-06-16T13:00:36.020-04:002010-06-16T13:00:36.020-04:00Where's WMATA Customer Service (or whatever th...Where's WMATA Customer Service (or whatever that nameless coward is called-- haha get it? Ain't hypocrisy fun?) commenting their usual... "If you have a complaint, er, a... compliment?... um... e-mail it tooooooo... no, that's not right... uhhhhhhh... you sure you're not complaining? 'cuz I can tell you where to stick (send) it."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-38645001627732868302010-06-16T12:27:23.490-04:002010-06-16T12:27:23.490-04:00I've been stuck on a horrible train with his j...I've been stuck on a horrible train with his joyousness on the orange line before...he made the whole situation better, assured us he wouldn't leave without us, and praised us without sounding like we were kindergarden students...LOVE him!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-57598197770653483712010-06-16T12:02:18.552-04:002010-06-16T12:02:18.552-04:00I've had Mr. OK many times on the Yellow Line,...I've had Mr. OK many times on the Yellow Line, but sometimes on the way home from work on a regular day (i.e. when the train is functioning properly and there are no delays) his chatter can be a bit annoying.<br /><br />In a crisis situation or during some sort of delay I'm sure it's great but sometimes I just want to be left alone when there's nothing to actually talk about.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809162001634963666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-70770028056498354382010-06-16T11:22:35.133-04:002010-06-16T11:22:35.133-04:00I have had Mr. OK too, and he is more than OK - he...I have had Mr. OK too, and he is more than OK - he is one of the great ones. <br />Another great operator that I haven't had in a long, long time is the guy who used to joke around with the passengers, wish everyone a pleasant day when they were getting off, and then, in a sort of child's voice, repeat, "and you have a nice day too Mr. Metro Driver." That guy was hilarious.<br />There are some bad apples, but its good to remember that Metro does have some real gems on its workforce, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-72118751530135807962010-06-16T10:46:57.729-04:002010-06-16T10:46:57.729-04:00Mr. OK is awesome. I wish I had him this morning w...Mr. OK is awesome. I wish I had him this morning when we were all dumped off at Court House at 8am because some jerk was blocking a door.Matt Glaznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-53706783599469193452010-06-16T10:33:35.176-04:002010-06-16T10:33:35.176-04:00This dude sounds a lot better than the Green Line ...This dude sounds a lot better than the Green Line operator I often get who yells at us like we're second graders and he's our teacher.GrapesOfRoughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08755945841220834370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-20001650138565121942010-06-16T10:04:04.197-04:002010-06-16T10:04:04.197-04:00Just want to second the emotion. I remember Mr. OK...Just want to second the emotion. I remember Mr. OK with fondness. He makes any rush hour ride more pleasant. Let's have WMATA get him to run training sessions for other operators. He deserves employee of the year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-45341945102558165682010-06-16T09:37:59.648-04:002010-06-16T09:37:59.648-04:00Get Mr. OK to train the other operators and bus dr...Get Mr. OK to train the other operators and bus drivers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-37997348602296826192010-06-16T09:03:30.360-04:002010-06-16T09:03:30.360-04:00I love Mr. OK. I actually haven't seen (heard...I love Mr. OK. I actually haven't seen (heard?) him in years and don't remember the OK part but I vividly remember years ago getting stuck in a massive backup around Foggy Bottom (Orange to Vienna) and he cajoled us to work on teams (right side and left side) to show who could get their people off the fastest. He always asked everyone to step off and PROMISED that he would allow time for everyone to get back on. And he always did. Its one of my good memories from Metro (who would think that being stuck in a packed train and massive delays would count as a good Metro memory). I hope WMATA reads this, and makes note of this. He is an example of what the other operators should be like.Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-59776697611488792452010-06-16T08:59:46.742-04:002010-06-16T08:59:46.742-04:00I love that guy! would love to know his name so I...I love that guy! would love to know his name so I could tell metro how great he is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-34848761184109520642010-06-16T08:41:45.673-04:002010-06-16T08:41:45.673-04:00Clone that operator! :)Clone that operator! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-17442184202695180352010-06-16T08:35:24.635-04:002010-06-16T08:35:24.635-04:00Going to show that treating riders with respect wi...Going to show that treating riders with respect will earn you an easier run down the line...Ben Schuminhttp://www.schuminweb.com/noreply@blogger.com