3rd time in 14 days getting passed up by trimet, hi visual patches + flashlight. I definitely can be seen. I just heard from someone that if the driver doesn't feel comfortable picking someone up they can pass them. Wth!! I honestly couldn't care how comfortable you are. Do your job.

It won't matter if I'm at a marked stop or not if I'm being profiled based off of physical traits that makes these drivers 'uncomfortable' (as this happened at a marked stop as well). I'm finding regardless of how I present this I'm likely the one in the wrong. I'm wrong for having a opinion that doesn't match up with everyone else's experience.

I guess if this is happening so much and I'm involved in all of these instances, it must be me. As I'm a common denominator right? Although i've changed spots to a marked stop and it still happens. Yes it must be me. Let me just change my physical appearance so I'm more appealing to pick up.

It's not like I waste my time prepaying my fare with a hop card. It's not like i've spent money on devices to make myself seen more clearly. It's not like i've remained patient with the constant slew of new drivers.

I guess changing how I present the issue. Is the issue..

/r/Portland Thread Parent