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Tag Archives: Customer service
Amtrak’s unfortunate trip planner
Hi, Brendan here. I’m Trillium’s data engineer and I love working on this side of transit, the side that figures out new ways to make using public transit a convenient joy. Being able to use the bus or train even … Continue reading
Customer information: not a side dish but part of the main course
Since the fundamental purpose of a transit agency seems to be putting transit vehicles on the street, it’s easy to assume that basic service provision is a much more important than providing information about that service. Inspired by More Riders, … Continue reading
GetSatisfaction.com’s community webcast series
I am a fan of GetSatisfaction.com, a site where customers of companies and organizations can ask questions, share ideas, report problems, or give praise in a public forum. Other customers, as well as company representatives, can then answer those queries. … Continue reading
Rider-powered customer service for transit
Less than a year ago, I saw a presentation on GetSatisfaction.com, a site that hosts user-powered customer service forums. To me, the site offers an inspiring, slightly provocative, and savvy approach to customer interaction. You can browse some of their … Continue reading