I wasn't sure what happened here when I first heard the story. But there have been so many times where it's all the bus driver's fault for being under the influence, falling asleep at the wheel, texting, or other distractions. I was hoping it wasn't true here since so many were killed. Current fatality count is 15.
Now, this story comes out:
AP sources: Bus driver in NYC crash stopped before - Yahoo! News
Driver was ticketed in 1995 for speeding
He was ticketed twice for driving without a license
He gave police an alias
His driving privileges were suspended
He can't even legally drive in NY state after he failed to address the charges.
He is a convicted felon with a 20-year-old manslaughter conviction
So how in the hell did this guy get a CDL and drive tourists for casino trips. I really don't understand how this can happen.
It makes people call for more stringent checks. I don't care if it's CDL, Guns, School administrators, or whatever. The checks obviously aren't working.....AT ALL.
Now, this story comes out:
AP sources: Bus driver in NYC crash stopped before - Yahoo! News
Driver was ticketed in 1995 for speeding
He was ticketed twice for driving without a license
He gave police an alias
His driving privileges were suspended
He can't even legally drive in NY state after he failed to address the charges.
He is a convicted felon with a 20-year-old manslaughter conviction
So how in the hell did this guy get a CDL and drive tourists for casino trips. I really don't understand how this can happen.
It makes people call for more stringent checks. I don't care if it's CDL, Guns, School administrators, or whatever. The checks obviously aren't working.....AT ALL.
