Summary
A Metro bus driver charged in a city worker's death was found to have 12 prior traffic convictions, sparking major concerns about how transit drivers are vetted in Hamilton County. It's a wake-up call for anyone riding public transit about who's behind the wheel.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Impact analysis
The city could face hefty lawsuits and insurance hikes as a result of this tragic oversight.
Public transit riders and taxpayers benefit from this issue coming to light, as it forces the city to tighten safety standards.
The family and coworkers of the city worker killed in the accident bear the ultimate tragic loss.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Family of Cincinnati city worker killed in Metro bus crash hires attorney
Family of Cincinnati city worker killed in Metro bus crash hires attorney WCPO 9 Cincinnati
Metro driver in crash that killed Cincinnati city worker was fired twice
Metro driver in crash that killed Cincinnati city worker was fired twice Cincinnati Enquirer
Video shows deadly Metro bus crash on Norwood Lateral that killed Cincinnati worker
Video shows deadly Metro bus crash on Norwood Lateral that killed Cincinnati worker FOX19 | Cincinnati
Metro bus driver accused of killing city worker has 12 traffic convictions, report says
Metro bus driver accused of killing city worker has 12 traffic convictions, report says FOX19 | Cincinnati
Metro driver charged for crash that killed city worker
Metro driver charged for crash that killed city worker FOX19 | Cincinnati
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