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21/04/2010
Book-Reading Bus Driver Dropped
A busman who drove his packed double decker along a busy dual carriageway - while reading a book - has been suspended.
He was so engrossed he didn't even notice being filmed by one horrified passenger.
The passenger, who wishes to remain anonymous, filmed the National Express West Midlands driver steering with his elbows while holding a small book.
Now the one-minute film clip has been posted on YouTube - and the driver has been suspended by bosses at National Express West Midlands.
In a statement, a spokesman said: "Immediate action was taken to suspend the driver who will now face disciplinary action.
"It is not appropriate to predict the outcome but an incident of this type is likely to lead to a dismissal.
"Passenger safety is always our priority and it is completely unacceptable for any driver to behave in this manner."
The unnamed driver faces disciplinary action, and possibly the sack, for endangering passenger safety.
(LB/BMcC)
He was so engrossed he didn't even notice being filmed by one horrified passenger.
The passenger, who wishes to remain anonymous, filmed the National Express West Midlands driver steering with his elbows while holding a small book.
Now the one-minute film clip has been posted on YouTube - and the driver has been suspended by bosses at National Express West Midlands.
In a statement, a spokesman said: "Immediate action was taken to suspend the driver who will now face disciplinary action.
"It is not appropriate to predict the outcome but an incident of this type is likely to lead to a dismissal.
"Passenger safety is always our priority and it is completely unacceptable for any driver to behave in this manner."
The unnamed driver faces disciplinary action, and possibly the sack, for endangering passenger safety.
(LB/BMcC)
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