They have a minor problem with distracted drivers, I say minor because people are watching them like hawks, complaining about every incident (with video evidence) and there really aren't that many.
The TTC has a new solution to help instill confidence.
They'll be restricting information, that's not going to help.
"Brad Ross told the Sun recently that the TTC would now be restricting information it makes public on investigations in order to protect the reputation of both its drivers and the transit commission."
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2012/04/22/19664456.html
It's a small problem, but a serious problem. These are highly paid drivers and operators who are violating not only TTC regulations, but also Ontario law. I expect that public transit drivers will drive legally at all times, if not, the sanctions should be harsh.
Texting or talking while driving doesn't just happen by accident. It's a decision they're making, and it's the wrong decision. If their judgement is that flawed, that they'd risk lives and their jobs for a text, maybe they shouldn't be driving a TTC vehicle, with tens of passengers, in a major city.
There are thousands of people who could do the job, and would be glad to so for a lesser salary too.
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