User talk:Jitneydriver

Hello. I am a former jitney driver in the Garfield Heights section of Pittsburgh Pa. I finally saw the play and it was awesome. The actors were great and the jitney station decor was authentic down to the wallpaper on the wall. I could totally relate to the comraderie among the drivers. I, too, have experienced the comedy and tragedy of the lives of my friends at the station. The origin of the jitney started in the early 60's in Pittsburgh Pa. The local taxi cabs would not come into the black neighborhoods of the city so some guys got together and decided to start our own car service. The origin of the word "jitney" has long been and is still a topic of conversation in Pittsburgh. To some "jitneying" was a way to supplement their income and to others it is a full time job. Drivers, male and female, have bought homes and have sent thier kids to college with the money they made by providing this car service to the residents of Pittsburgh. This play is close to my heart and the memories I would not trade for gold. Thanks August Wilson. Sincerely "jitney driver" Jitneydriver (talk) 14:36, 29 May 2010 (UTC)