An Open Letter to SEPTA:
On Aug. 5, my 9-year-old granddaughter and I were riding on the No. 11 trolley coming from Center City at about 5:30 p.m. when a gentleman sitting in front of us began talking extremely loud on his cell phone.
Not only was the volume of his tone disturbing to my granddaughter and I, but the conversation he was having with the party on the other end consisted of inappropriate language and subject. The conversation pertained to the gentleman and a married woman, which included many curse words. I also noticed expressions of disapproval on the other passengers faces.
Instead of confronting the gentleman in the presence of my granddaughter, I decided to exit the trolley and take the next one. Upon entering the next No. 11 trolley, I shared my experience with the conductor and asked him who would I need to speak with in regards to this matter. The conductor told me to contact customer service.
On Aug. 10, I went to customer service as the conductor advised me. I was given the number to contact the SEPTA’s media department because I intend on sharing this cell phone issue with the public via newspaper articles and other methods until this disrespectful matter is acknowledged and resolved.
I do not believe we should pay for unwanted and inappropriate entertainment when we travel via SEPTA.
This has happened on many occasions and I fi nally had enough of this subjection to unnecessary and disrespectful conversations while riding SEPTA’s vehicles.
I understand the signifi cance of cell phones. I have one myself, but I do not subject other passengers to my personal conversations, and I would appreciate it if SEPTA would enforce their policy pertaining to “loud noises.”
Barbara Ann Mary Mack
Southwest Philadelphia
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