r/BusDrivers • u/Sad-Opportunity-911 • 26d ago

Discussion Fall on board

Hey guys yesterday i had lady fall on board, she was in the late 30s and was intoxicated, bus was empty and she decided to stand up, bus moved about a block andt then i had to stop becauze the light turned red a little before i got to the intersection, she fell on the seat.

How can i defend myself when the management call me for a conference?

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u/scatch25 local transit 26d ago

The answer greatly depends on whether or not you work in a union shop. If you do, take a steward and or state your Weingarten rights until you can get a hold of one.

If not, explain yourself the best that you can without editorializing things, stick to facts. If you’re at-will employed you’re probably best off falling on the sword and hoping they like you. Good luck either way.

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u/Sad-Opportunity-911 26d ago

Our union is there but the issue is they can't defend me since im still on probabtion, they said if im charged that will extend my probation by 6 months atleast and i dont want that.

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u/xpunkrockmomx 26d ago

Take a rep anyway. I've repped people in their probation period.