The Humble, Unsung Hiroshima Tram Operator

I'm exceedingly impressed by the service and performance standards of Hiroshima tram operators. Other than merely driving and ensuring all passengers have boarded and alighted safely, at each stop, he stands to bid each alighting passenger farewell with a smile. I've also observed (admittedly almost somewhat bizarrely) that when the traffic light changes from red to green, he strikes his hand forward with a pointed finger, and says something in Japanese which I can only assume to mean something like "Onward we go!". This is done regardless of whether anyone is paying attention to him. Impressive.