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50-year-old Derrek Manuel drives across various cities and towns. He is not bothered by the fact that being a driver is considered a low-income job, but he is committed to ensuring that his passengers are safely driven to their destinations. Sited in the front seat next to driver Manuel on my way from the market, I got an opportunity to interview him regarding his job and why he loves doing it. I observed that the man is so happy and patient while doing his job, and hence I got curious about understanding it more.
Manuel stipulates that whether one wishes to drive a bus, a van, or a lorry regarding experience and the level of education, the only major requirement is a license. I was surprised to realize that he held a degree in civil engineering, a career that he only practiced for ten years before embarking on driving buses for about fifteen years, a job that even a high school dropout could do. He said that the only thing an individual needed to drive was a license to prove that they are legally abled drivers. According to Manuel, the most important aspect he has learned while being on the road is honesty. One has to be always honest about their experiences with buses to avoid causing many road problems.
Manuel is passionate about his job, and he is always responsible for the passenger’s well-being. Most of his judgments on the road are not for his benefits but rather for the benefit of everyone else. He does not believe in rushing to make many trips, but he is always slow and sure. He is also concerned as he has never been on a road accident since he began driving, and he is very responsive whenever someone he is transporting is experiencing a health problem. He is a good decision-maker, and I realized that many passengers on board liked him end each time they reached their destination, they would smile and thank him.
There is nothing Manuel loves more than his job and spending time with his family on a personal schedule. Mondays to Friday are entirely dedicated to his work, whereas Saturdays and Sundays are special days for his family. Depending on the job demand, he can operate both on the day and night shifts once in a while. Despite his age, he is very flexible, and he can thereby maintain the bus system on schedule. I also asked if he is responsible for vulnerable and older adults. He said that he did not only have the responsibility of operating the bus but also delivered essential services to the vulnerable groups and the elderly. He is always the first person to recognize if a passenger requires extra attention from him.
Lastly, I inquired about how important stops are and the need to have regular schedules while maintaining time. Being on time always is of critical importance to those individuals relying on his services to get to schools, appointments, and work safely and on time. In ensuring that he respects timelines and deadlines, Manuel is always an hour ahead of time. Manuel respects his client’s schedules, and he always believes that even being 10 minutes can entirely affect an individual’s schedule for the day. He also always avoids lingering while at bus stops, and he is efficient while getting passengers off and on the bus safely.
By the time I arrived home, I had finished interviewing the driver, and I was sited watching him enjoy his work. He appeared to be a cautious driver as he did everything carefully. I thanked him for his time and got off the bus as I watched him drive away.