[Blindtlk] Hiring Drivers.

Tue May 3 23:39:28 UTC 2011

That is a great idea.
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From: "Hyde, David W. (ESC)" <david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us>
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Hiring Drivers.


> I've pitched this idea before, but thus far, haven't needed to try it. 
> Several blind people get together, and put a driver on retainer. For this 
> retainer, you get so much of the driver's time in a month. Extra time 
> would be negotiated. I can see a number of legal and tzx problems, but it 
> could work.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Roberthansen1970 at gmail.com
> Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 4:25 PM
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Hiring Drivers.
>
> I would call this a sustainable trans program. You all may have heard of 
> community farming or sustainable agriculture.   You have community 
> supported drivers.  The d i y approach.  I like that.
> -----Original Message-----
> Date: Monday, May 02, 2011 4:14:32 pm
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> From: "Peter Donahue" <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Hiring Drivers.
>
> Hello Mary and everyone,
>
>    Hay guys I smell a great chapter project here the establishment of a 
> driver pool to be used by members needing transportation to areas not 
> accessible via public transit.
>
> Peter Donahue
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mary Mc Gee" <mmcatitude at gmail.com>
> To: "'Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 3:15 PM
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Hiring Drivers.
>
>
> Dear Diane and All;
>
>            You're correct that you must be very careful when hiring 
> someone
> to drive you.  I'll explain what I do.  I've had good ones and bad 
> ones-the
> bad ones don't last long!  I'll say at the outset that my biggest problem
> has been drivers who forget whom the boss is and try to play games, e.g., 
> do
> little personal errands while their on my clock.
>
>            I've put ads in church bulletins and have good luck there; I've
> gotten people who are honest and don't play the games.  I've also put the
> word out through organizations to which I belong and I've obtained people
> that way, although these people are not quite so good sometimes.  I have a
> clearly written agreement that explains what's expected, how much I pay,
> confidentially, etc.  They must sign that they fully understand it when
> signing the agreement.  I ask them for their social security number.  If
> they won't give it, they're done before they start.  If they will give it, 
> I
> run a background check to learn what kind of driving record, etc. they 
> have.
>
>
>            I've been fortunate, I realize, because I have reliable people.
> They are handy for shopping or appointments that aren't on the fixed route
> or that are when the fixed route doesn't run at night.  The real reason I
> live downtown is because all the busses come here; Des Moines has a hub
> system.  I can walk a couple of blocks to catch any of the busses I need.
>
>            I think the important thing when hiring drivers is to know that
> you can function without them so you can set your standards high.  If 
> you're
> confident you can "get by" without them, you'll enjoy the added 
> convenience
> of having good ones.  You also need to treat the relationship as a 
> business
> one.  Do not become friends; I learned the hard way that, when you become
> friends, problems arise.
>
>            Incidentally, I've traded service for driving many times and
> it's worked out well because the boundaries are clearly drawn.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Mary
>
>
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