WMATA WMATA Bus Operations 3

Question 1

What does WMATA's 'Operator Rulebook' govern?

Accepted Answer

Conduct, procedures, and safe operation standards for bus operators

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Passenger fares

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Union wage rates

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Bus maintenance schedules

Question 2

What must a WMATA bus operator do if a passenger refuses to pay the fare?

Accepted Answer

Allow the passenger to ride and report to Control Center

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Forcibly remove the passenger

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Call 911 immediately

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Stop the bus until the fare is paid

Question 3

How should a WMATA bus operator respond to a passenger medical emergency?

Accepted Answer

Pull over safely, call Control Center, and render first aid if trained

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Continue to the nearest hospital

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Ask other passengers for help

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Wait for a supervisor to arrive

Question 4

What is WMATA's protocol for buses operating during a snow emergency?

Accepted Answer

Follow Snow Emergency Route procedures and use chains if required

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Normal operations continue

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Suspend all service immediately

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Only run limited routes without notice

Question 5

When is a WMATA bus operator required to use four-way hazard lights?

Accepted Answer

When stopped for an emergency, breakdown, or loading passengers in hazardous conditions

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At every bus stop

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Only at night

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During rush hour

Question 6

What is the WMATA policy for bus operators regarding eating and drinking while driving?

Accepted Answer

Strictly prohibited while the bus is in motion

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Permitted with a water bottle only

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Permitted only during off-peak hours

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Permitted if the operator has not had a break