So I decided to start a new thread to discuss what is being done to improve the safety factor in the cities as related to the public bus system in the wake of the 22 deaths in the past year, ideas of what should be done, and to hear some peoples stories of problems with buses.
I was inspired to do this by an article I read today that discusses how the CNRT & the regulator of the GCBA have been working together, going undercover and recording infractions on different city bus lines. I will post the link for those who are interested; http://www.clarin.com/ciudades/capital_federal/espias-detectan-graves-manejar-colectivos_0_332966810.html
I know in the past couple of months there have been many meetings to deal with this problem and one of the things that has been decided is that all buses will be required to have a GPS tracker so that their speed can be recorded and controlled.
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As far as stories go, I have never had a close call with a bus, although I have had many different issues with drivers not stopping at bus stops even after seeing me hail them and their acknowledging me just because they don't want to slow down.
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I still love the buses here, and I think it is a great system, but obviously something needs to be done to improve the safety and decrease the amount of accidents caused by and involving buses.
I was inspired to do this by an article I read today that discusses how the CNRT & the regulator of the GCBA have been working together, going undercover and recording infractions on different city bus lines. I will post the link for those who are interested; http://www.clarin.com/ciudades/capital_federal/espias-detectan-graves-manejar-colectivos_0_332966810.html
I know in the past couple of months there have been many meetings to deal with this problem and one of the things that has been decided is that all buses will be required to have a GPS tracker so that their speed can be recorded and controlled.
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As far as stories go, I have never had a close call with a bus, although I have had many different issues with drivers not stopping at bus stops even after seeing me hail them and their acknowledging me just because they don't want to slow down.
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I still love the buses here, and I think it is a great system, but obviously something needs to be done to improve the safety and decrease the amount of accidents caused by and involving buses.