Transit drivers and phones

This is one big no-no!  Driving a car is hard enough, but wielding a huge bus or train while on the phone is too much.

I got onto a bus Friday night and the driver was on the phone and there was only one other person on the bus.  Neither of us said anything, but I have to admit that I was reluctant to report it since he was a “brother”.  But I am over that now and am making a written complaint about it.

This story is about a NY bus driver who was already being disciplined for photographing riders and posting to Facebook.  Now he hits and kills someone.  He was not texting at the time but he is obviously not a safe driver.  I hope he is taken of the job.

Would you report a driver who is on the phone while driving the bus?

 

Louisville, KY Rolls Out New Buses, but not hybrids

Louisville puts out new buses but they are the traditional ones.

The articles addresses how expensive it is to put hybrid busses on the road.

TARC Rolls Out New Buses

 

New security measures in place in Washington bus terminal

Who knew it was so dangerous in Washington State?

I think out door bus terminals with small glass enclosures are most safe.  These big stations are obvious magnets for the homeless and crime perps. Read what they are trying here to curb violence…