Mbta bus driver facing charges after crash youtube. Caught in dot 30 mbta employees including 18 bus drivers. An mbta bus driver told a dedham man he had to pay. Bus, train and trolley operators will now be automatically fired for having a phone or similar electronic device anywhere on board a vehicle while on duty, according to a new mbta. The transit agency said wednesday it immediately took steps to. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. School bus driver fired after backing into trees, driving away. Three mbta bus drivers face firing for cellphone use. The head of the mbta says the transit agency has fired 32 bus drivers in the past six months because of chronic absenteeism that has led to delays and cancellations on some routes. That rule change came after a bus crash left an mbta bus dangling over the massachusetts turnpike in newton. The official facebook page of the the massachusetts bay transportation authority. T driver stops for cell call, loses job borrowed phone but violated ban an mbta bus driver was fired after he was seen on a surveillance tape making a prohibited cellphone call. A raynham school bus driver was fired after taking kids on a wild ride. Mbta brass in march vowed to crack down on bad drivers after a trolley operator hired in 2008 despite amassing 20 moving violations in 15 years was fired for a green line derailment.
That rule change came after a bus crash left an mbta bus dangling. The mbta is raising its standards for new drivers by implementing hiring standards it describes as the most stringent among major u. The parttime bus operator will operate an mbta surface vehicle. School bus driver gets fired over a single facebook post that. Mbta workers fired after troubling interaction with blind. A veteran mbta bus driver accused of driving his route while drunk has been fired. Boston carmens union local 589, boston, massachusetts.
Mbta operators are the most unaccountable employees ive ever met. There are more than 180 mbta bus routes in eastern massachusetts, with 1,100 buses driven by some 6,000 drivers, carrying 400,000 people a day. Mbta workers fired after troubling interaction with blind passenger wcvb channel 5 boston. Johnny cook, a bus driver in haralson county, georgia, was just speaking his mind on facebook. A bus driver wearing a face mask in new york city on 17 april 2020. Two mbta employees were caught on camera knocking a blind passengers cane away.
The mbta said wednesday that the driver of the route 28 bus, whose identity hasnt been released, has been suspended as a result of the altercation, which took place aug. According to the mbta, 53 employees have tested positive for the coronavirus including 29 bus drivers and four train operators. The mbta has recommended that the driver captured on cell phone video involved in a violent confrontation with a rider be fired, according to the boston carmens union, which represents mbta. Comal isd fires bus driver after investigation into. Mbta officer fired after racist, sexist facebook page uncovered duration. The union that represents mbta operators issued a statement tuesday saying it would fight the transit services new policy that would more strictly enforce a ban on bus and train drivers. Dubose said bus drivers can be suspended or fired if. However, successful candidates for the parttime bus operator position must obtain a class b cdl learners permit with general knowledge, air brakes and passenger. A 28yearold mbta bus driver fired a gun three times into the air during a dispute over a holiday parking space, and he had to be ordered out of his home by a swat team, prosecutors said. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your. Mbta driver responsible for crash had cell phone, gun on board the mattapan trolley operator who caused a december collision has been fired.
Bus driver loses job over facebook post about hungry student cnn. Ability to effectively communicate with customers, employees, and vendors. Revere mbta driver held on gunfire charge, assault. Mbta union unhappy with new rules that ban drivers from. Mbta bus driver suspended after video shows fight with. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. He almost blew buy a very crowded stop, and when he noticed it he slammed on the breaks. Connect with friends, family and other people you know. Mbta driver is fired for using cellphone at time of mattapan trolley crash firefighters helped injured passengers off of a mattapan highspeed trolley after it. Assaulted mbta driver fired for fighting back team 5 investigates if discipline was racially motivated. A bus pulls into dudley square during the winter of 2015. The vehicle was struck sending it flying into a row of parked. A mbta bus driver who allegedly had a cellphone in her hand when she crashed the vehicle in newton, causing it to hang over the massachusetts turnpike, has been fired, an official said.
Routes, schedules, trip planner, fares, service alerts, realtime updates, and general information. The mbta is toughening its cellphone policy for drivers, saying any bus or train operator would face dismissal for carrying a phone or other electronic device on the job even if it is not being used. Mbta tightens cellphone policy, will fire drivers for. Share photos and videos, send messages and get updates. Marthas vineyard bus driver fired for racist comment. Mbta bus driver suspended after fight with passenger boston. A georgia school bus driver claims he was fired for speaking on behalf of hungry school children. Mbta raises bar for new hire driving records metro us.
On may 21, a student at haralson county middle school boarded cooks bus and said he was hungry because he. They are disgruntled, rude, and sometimes downright nasty for no reason. Successful completion of the required probationary period of 120 working days. The driver was suspended for 30 days with a recommendation for discharge, said obrien, the president of the mbta workers union. Attacks on mbta bus drivers are on the rise wbur news. The union that represents over 6,000 mbta employees is threatening legal action over new rules that ban bus and train drivers from carrying cellphones on their person while working. A spokesman for the transit agency says a termination letter was hand delivered to. She had been with the agency almost 10 years, he said. Two more mbta workers test positive for covid19, bringing. Massachusetts bay transportation authority home facebook. The mbta said wednesday that the driver of the route 28 bus. Mbta union says it will challenge new phone policy. A passenger is speaking out after he says a bus driver refused to pick.
Critics blast mbta after employees crash boston herald. Bus driver johnny cook proved he was more than just a gps with access to a brake pedal when he put his job on the line for a student. Mbta driver responsible for crash had cell phone, gun on board. Boston herald 3 mbta bus drivers test positive for. Mbta bus route 430 stops and schedules, including maps, realtime updates, parking and accessibility information, and connections. Availability to work twenty four 24 hours per day, seven 7 days per week. A few weeks ago, the driver on the 93 outbound was tearing up bunker hill st, barley paying attention.
Mbta bus driver suspended for doing what probably every school. Hey those fired city bus drivers should moved to florida in this state we do not have any cell phone laws or texting while you drive you can even drive with no working head lights or working brake lights and where i work you can be on the phone when you drive the city bus. Mbta bus driver suspended after fight with passenger the. Mbta bus route 41 stops and schedules, including maps, realtime updates, parking and accessibility information, and connections. Bus driver fired for facebook post sues hkm attorneys. Massachusetts bay transportation authority, boston, ma.
The mbta driver that crashed into a guardrail over the massachusetts turnpike in newton, has been charged with obstruction of justice. A school bus driver in georgia lost his job because of a facebook post about one students lunch money. A school bus driver fired by the haralson county school district for one of his facebook posts has filed a lawsuit against the district and superintendent. What is the hierarchy of mbta driver staff positions. School bus driver fired after backing into trees, driving away cbs boston. School bus driver files lawsuit after facebook post firing. The mbta made the rules stricter in 2014, requiring a 30day suspension for any bus or train operator with a cellphone on the job.
For mbta bus driver kevin nazaire, the situation is black and white. Mbta driver is fired for using cellphone at time of. Mbta to fire drivers found carrying cellphones cbs boston. Mbta recommends firing bus driver the boston globe. A bus driver who was under investigation after allegations of segregating students was fired, comal isd officials confirmed friday. Marthas vineyard bus driver fired for racist comment youtube. Not true, bus drivers need a cdl though you just have to get a permit, the t will help you get the actual license as part of training. The passenger, apparently upset over being asked to pay bus fare, threw her drink at the driver. Mbta bus driver fired over use of cellphone the boston globe. The t is partnering with communities to explore and implement tools such as bus lanes, queue jumps, and transit signal priority to improve bus reliability and service. Mbta fires driver who crashed bus in newton the boston globe. Official website of the mbta schedules, maps, and fare information for greater bostons public transportation system, including subway, commuter rail, bus routes, and boat lines. The t is partnering with communities to explore and implement tools such as bus lanes, queue jumps, and transit signal priority to improve bus.