In december, oc transpo drivers asked that protective shields be installed on city buses because of a rising tide of violence. Victims of westboro oc transpo crash identified ottawa. We are investigating the death of a man struck by an oc transpo bus last night at about 10. A new system map is printed every september, in conjunction with. Nov 14, 2011 ottawaan ottawa bus driver who swore and yelled at a passenger in an incident that ended up on youtube has been fired. I was shocked an oc transpo bus driver would berate and threaten a passenger the way the driver. An ottawa family is seeking answers after their son was struck by an oc transpo bus and is now in an induced coma. Three people killed, 23 injured in ottawa bus crash ctv news. This estimate is based upon 2 oc transpo bus operator salary reports provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods. Willing to walk out oc transpo drivers talk shortages. He parked his 1997 pontiac sunfire a few yards away from a supervisors office. Oc s average weekday ridership is 346,800 and covers 4 sq. Troy charter, oc transpos director of transit operations, said the incident happened at about 4.
A 27yearold bus passengers had pelvic space accidents and a fractured leg, whereas different passengers had an. May 06, 2016 although the video captured the end of the incident, the teenagers did curse and insult the driver. Driver in fatal oc transpo bus crash facing 38 criminal charges. Transpo driver on investigatory leave after passenger. Oc transpo driver faces dozens of criminal charges in westboro bus. Feenstra says his problems with this driver started when he. Oc transpo investigates after bus makes abrupt stop at. Some of the routes that run on the transitway, including the citys mostused bus routes, are served almost exclusively by articulated buses e.
I really hope that the wonderful lady in customer service got the message out to you. Over 340,000 riders use the oc transpo system every day with over 900 buses running from all corners of the city. I immediately called oc transpo once i got to my office but i was in such a tizzy that i forgot to get the bus number. Three people were killed and nearly two dozen injured when an oc transpo doubledecker bus slammed into a bus shelter at westboro station at the start of friday afternoon rush hour. Oc transpo uses many articulated buses to provide service. The bus operator had by then stopped his vehicle on st. S ix individuals had been injured, one critically, in a collision between an oc transpo bus on route 95 and a automobile on the intersection of sales space road and the transitway. While at an intersection, a customer asked the bus driver to disembark, charter said in a statement. Aboard doubledeckers, articulated buses and the otrain, and on the otrain platform. The driver was dismissed at the end of oc transpos investigation of the. The oc transpo bus involved in fridays crash at westboro station was towed. The written assessment requires applicants to read a text similar to a day in the life of an oc transpo bus operator describing a incident or collision and complete a collision report.
Ottawa bus driver in fatal westboro accident released. Ask a question about working or interviewing at oc transpo. My foot is completely mangled says woman hit by oc. Welcome to oc transpo 211a blast from the past news clip 10 bills banned from oc transpo fare boxes duration.
Three dead after doubledecker bus crashes at ottawas. The oc transpo bus involved in fridays crash at westboro station was. Bus driver in oc transpo crash alleged to have had. A doubledecker bus operated by ottawas oc transpo crashed into a bus shelter friday, leaving three people dead and 23 hurt. Edward feenstra, posted the video to social media, after an altercation with his oc. Oc transpo attributed the incident to human error, but admitted it is short 100 drivers compounding problems is the issue of driver shortages, which forced the cancellation of 2. The 21yearold automobile driver was hospitalized with chest and belly accidents. Three dead in doubledecker bus crash at westboro station. Nov 07, 2011 meanwhile, the autistic bus passenger who sparked an oc transpo investigation says hes sorry for the way he acted but that the driver shouldnt have responded the way he did. Oc transpo driver punched in the face ottawa citizen. Fallowfield railroad crossing safety via rail oc transpo. If you are injured while riding a city bus, you might be entitled to certain accident benefits either through your own automobile policy, or, if you are not covered on an automobile policy, through the oc transpo insurance.
The singlevehicle collision involving the westbound 269 bus to kanata happened on the transitway around 3. Bus driver in fridays crash alleged to have been in prior collisions. Ottawa bus driver aissatou diallo charged in deadly oc transpo crash. Police called in to help wrongway bus driver on hwy.
Raw video of altercation with oc transpo driver duration. Shellshocked passengers reported seeing bodies on the ground and first. If you are injured on the bus, it is very important that you advise the bus driver immediately and ask that he or she contact a. The bus driver, aissatou diallo, was arrested after the crash, allegedly because she refused to cooperate with police at the scene. Mar 11, 2020 oc transpo attributed the incident to human error, but admitted it is short 100 drivers compounding problems is the issue of driver shortages, which forced the cancellation of 2. Reviews from oc transpo employees about oc transpo culture, salaries, benefits, worklife balance, management, job security, and more. An oc transpo bus just drove the wrong way down highway 174. Our ottawa personal injury lawyers are regularly asked whether we handle cases for people who are seriously injured while riding on a city bus such as the oc transpo or sto bus. At the time, the crossing lights, bells and gates were activated. The bus was headed to kanata, a more distant ottawa suburb, watson said.
Oc transpo relies on 2,752 employees and 936 buses. The lawyers at tierney stauffer have represented many individuals injured in bus accidents, including local oc transpo riders in the national capital region. The ottawa bustrain crash was a collision that occurred between an oc transpo. The buss driver did not have any drugs or alcohol in his system and did not. Oc transpo driver faces dozens of criminal charges in. Any incident is one too many, and we continue to encourage our passengers to report any suspicious or criminal behaviour on oc transpo buses, trains, or anywhere on the transit system to oc transpo or ottawa police service through the online reporting system or any available channel. Jun 20, 2018 an oc transpo driver is on investigatory leave following a june 8 incident near britannia beach that sent a young man to hospital with critical injuries to his pelvis and lower abdomen. Oc transpo bus accident ts lawyers personal injury. Jan 11, 2019 police say the bus driver was arrested and would be interviewed. The city said it wouldnt comment further on the incident as its under investigation. See all bus operator salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market. Ottawa bus driver fired over yelling incident that ended up. Applicants will first complete a cognitive assessment test using a computer. Ottawa police have released the driver of the bus that crashed into a transit station in ottawa that left three people dead and 23 more injured.
Leila giama was on her way home from work at around 10. Bus driver in oc transpo crash alleged to have had previous. Aug 23, 2019 ottawa bus driver charged in crash that left 3 people dead, 23 injured police in ottawa have laid criminal charges against the oc transpo driver who allegedly crashed a city doubledecker bus into. A 26yearold ottawa woman was rushed to hospital after she was struck by an oc transpo bus saturday night.
Oc transpo driver jailed for childsex crimes ottawa citizen. Ottawa bus driver caught swearing at autistic passenger, oc. Due to licensing restrictions, oc transpo is unable to license drivers from quebec. There are approximately 2,734 people employed by oc transpo, and 6,360 bus stops located across the city of ottawa. The childsex predator only applied for the school bus driver s job years ago because he was attracted to young girls and boys. Oc transpo investigating incident with passenger video. The driver of an oc transpo bus that collided with a metal overhang at westboro station in january, killing three public servants commuting home. But without a current training syllabus, i really cant say. Disaster stubs 2019 disasters in canada bus incidents in canada accidental deaths in. Look for passenger assistance alarms paas on articulated long buses and doubledeckers. Oc transpo says it has launched an internal investigation after seeing a video taken by one of its passengers.
Aissatou diallo, 42, turned herself in to police on friday and was charged with three counts of dangerous driving causing death and 35 charges of. The oc transpo bus going the wrong way on the 174 is the latest in a series of problems for the citys transit services, and ottawans have been quick to discuss the incident on social media. My bus just got on the highway going into oncoming traffic because the driver. Three dead after doubledecker bus crashes at ottawas westboro station. Railway investigation rt0192 collision between oc transpo bus and via passenger train near fallowfield station, ottawa tsbs active investigation page on the incident rail safety advisory letter 0114 oc transpo buses traversing crossings with activated awd protection tsbs first february 25, 2014, letter to the city of ottawa. Oc transpo has a fleet of 944 buses that run on regular streets, all of which are fully accessible lowfloor buses. Jan 14, 2019 aissatou diallo, a driver who had been on the job for less than a year and remains on probation, was driving oc transpo bus 269 en route to kanatas bridlewood neighbourhood from downtown on. Dec 09, 2018 a 26yearold ottawa woman was rushed to hospital after she was struck by an oc transpo bus saturday night. Trial of oc transpo driver charged in fatal ottawa bus. Ottawa police confirm theyre investigating and in a statement, oc transpo said.
Horrified passengers call 911 on oc transpo bus driving the. A driver had to be extricated from his vehicle by firefighters after he collided headon with an oc transpo bus on the vanier parkway sunday night. To report an incident relating to crime against person, property, feeling unsafe or harassment please use our. Meanwhile, the autistic bus passenger who sparked an oc transpo investigation says hes sorry for the way he acted but that the driver shouldnt have responded the way he did. In 20, 6 were killed when an ottawa doubledecker bus. Trial for oc transpo driver, accused in westboro bus crash, to start. The second letter addressed another incident that happened on february 14. The front of the oc transpo bus was sheared off in the collision. The bus was travelling eastbound and the driver wanted to turn onto the. The sun spoke to bus drivers about the incident, none of whom would speak on the record about the alleged crime in accordance with rules on speaking to the media, set out for them by oc transpo. Questions about how oc transpo probes incidents after driver aissatou diallo was alleged to have been in a collision days before. This is a tragedy for the city, and many are in mourning, no doubt wondering how this happened. According to reports from ottawa police, the scary incident occurred just.
The city says it is investigating the monday incident, which involved a driver of an oc transpo no. Ottawacarleton regional transit commission cptdb wiki. We can confirm that an incident involving contact between a pedestrian and a bus occurred last evening. A young boy at the back of the bus rang the bell to get off at one of the stops along innes road. The oc transpo bus driver, accused in a crash at westboro station. Police are investigating the death of a 53yearold man struck by an oc transpo bus friday night near bayshore station and the bayshore shopping centre. The oc transpo bus driver charged earlier this year in connection with the fatal doubledecker bus crash at the westboro transit station on jan. Ottawa bus driver caught swearing at autistic passenger. My foot is completely mangled says woman hit by oc transpo bus.
Six people on the bus including the driver were killed and at least 30 others were injured, of which at least eight. The incident is likely to renew calls to improve bus driver safety. Oc transpo bus drivers need beefed up security ottawa sun. The ottawa bustrain crash was a collision that occurred between an oc transpo doubledecker bus and a via rail train in the ottawa suburb of barrhaven on 18 september 20, that killed six people. The city of ottawa and an oc transpo bus driver have lost their appeal of a ruling that the bus driver was 20% liable, for a fatal collision, with a vehicle driven by an alcoholimpaired driver. An oc transpo passenger raised the alarm about the incident.
Brooker law knows how to win claims against oc transpo. Pedestrian struck and killed by oc transpo bus cbc news. The next thing she knew, she was pinned underneath the bus. Oc transpo bus lawsuit claims city withheld information. A bylaw officer, along with the oc transpo supervisor were called to the scene to speak to the. A historical past of oc transpo bus crashes canada press. Nov 16, 2011 the incident occurred on the same day another oc transpo driver was fired after video of him swearing and threatening a passenger was posted on youtube last week. In a statement issued in response to the oc transpo bus lawsuit, the city of ottawa maintains that it.
The city is committed to the principles of employment equity and a diverse workforce that is representative of the people we serve. Use the paa to tell the operator about an emergency at the back of the bus or on the top deck. The incident happened just over five years after another deadly accident involving a doubledecker bus, which took place in the ottawa suburb of barrhaven. The bus was able to stop well in advance of the rail control arms, said charter, who also confirmed the driver was not speeding at the time of the incident. Ottawa bus driver charged in crash that left 3 people dead. Jan 11, 2019 three people were killed and another 23 were injured some critically after a doubledecker oc transpo bus crashed at the westboro transit station in ottawa during the friday afternoon rush. And thank you to my fellow riders who were hopefully not late for work as a result of a fluke incident. Dec 28, 2019 police are investigating the death of a 53yearold man struck by an oc transpo bus friday night near bayshore station and the bayshore shopping centre.
See local businesses open during covid see local businesses open during covid view now. Trial of oc transpo driver charged in fatal ottawa bus crash set for. One month before the oc transpo doubledecker she was driving slammed. Oc transpo driver punched in the face atu local 279. Oc transpo apologizes after driver abandons bus huffpost canada. Aug 23, 2019 police in ottawa have laid criminal charges against the oc transpo driver after a city doubledecker bus crashed into a station overhang in january, killing three people and injuring 35 others. According to the incident reports obtained by cbc, diallo was.
Nov 26, 2019 ottawa police say no charges will be coming to an oc transpo bus driver who turned onto the wrong ramp early tuesday morning. Family seeks answers after man run over by oc transpo bus cbc. The oc transpo bus involved in fridays crash at westboro station was towed from the scene, revealing extensive damage, on jan. Ottawa bus driver aissatou diallo charged in deadly oc. Its also the reason the sincefired oc transpo driver attended. Because the claimant is targeting the city of ottawas public transportation system, successfully filing and winning a claim on your own can be difficult. Judy booth, bruce thomlinson and anja van beek died in the incident. Oc transpo investigating incident with passenger video ctv news.
Reports reveal new details of westboro bus crash drivers earlier. Litigation involving injuries sustained on oc transpo property or on public buses or lrts can be challenging to navigate. The incident comes a little more than a week after an oc transpo driver was caught threatening a disruptive passenger in an expletiveladen rant posted to youtube. Nov 26, 2019 ottawa police are now investigating after an oc transpo bus took a wrong turn on tuesday morning, and ended up driving completely the wrong way down highway 174. Jun 08, 2015 an oc transpo bus driver was slugged in the side of his head friday morning after starting his morning run on a bus that had been left outside the secured area at the merivale rd. Social sharing evean tripplarabie, 23, injured in incident in britannia area. Ottawa city bus driver had elevated standard of care in. Driver collides headon with oc transpo bus on vanier parkway. Applicants from quebec must hold a full f2 license if they reside in quebec and must be legally able to drive in ontario. Ottawa bus driver allegedly abandons his vehicle and.
Jan 20, 2017 the incident happened on an early morning in october, two years after the fatal crash between an oc transpo doubledecker bus and a via rail train at a crossing on the other side of the city. Trial of oc transpo driver charged in fatal ottawa bus crash. Oc transpo bus driver fired over reckless drive through. Nov 10, 2011 take for example the incident involving an oc transpo bus driver who was caught on video yelling at a mentally challenged passenger. Clint crabtree, president of amalgamated transit union local 279, said there were more than 100 assaults in 2017, up from 87 assaults in 2016.