“Why Are Caltrain Conductors So Much Friendlier?”

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Burning question on Quora: “Why are Caltrain staff so much friendlier than other public transport staff in the Bay Area?”

While I am not sure the assertion is true, the sages on Quora have some guesses, including:
1. Caltrain conductors see more regulars.
2. Caltrain is quieter and more pleasant to ride so people are less cranky (except when this happens).
3. Caltrain conductors’ job description sounds more empowering.
4. Caltrain is faster than Muni (“slowness breeds frustration.”)

Hmm. Are Caltrain conductors really friendlier than, say, Muni operators?

The rest of the Quora thread.

Hat tip: Laura O. of our own @caltraindiaries!