Bus drivers views on C9
"In a hard-hitting interview a local Chiswick bus driver has confirmed that C9 is a disaster for Chiswick bus drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and other road users. He describes being in a near miss with a cyclist and is fearful of what might happen if there is a major incident requiring all emergency services to travel through Chiswick.The bus driver, who has asked to remain anonymous, currently drives E3, 272 and H91 buses and has over 11 years experience driving buses in London. He volunteered to be interviewed because he is so frustrated by the effects of C9.Speaking candidly, he describes a near miss incident when he stepped off the bus at a changeover point and nearly got run over by a cyclist who was going in a different direction. This was "a big breach" in safety, he said. He anticipates a "big big big clash” if an ambulance, a fire vehicle and police need to get through Chiswick High Road to reach a significant emergency incident.On travel times he said bus journeys had been drastically affected particularly at changeover points, when buses are loading, and at bus stops, and that this was affecting local businesses. “There are big long queues” which slow down others’ journeys on Chiswick High Road. He added that it "is not acceptable” especially "when you think about the ripple effect of it”. “Let’s watch out when everything goes back to normal … it’s going to be mayhem on Chiswick High Road,” he added. “The people who are behind the idea, they need to go back to the drawing board and have a rethink and re plan – listen to the bus drivers, listen to the locals, listen to the passengers and then we can get a better Chiswick” he concluded. The bus driver was interviewed by local resident Mar****e F**w. She asked him for his view and his immediate response showed just how much C9 is of concern to him and his bus driver colleagues. She then asked him if he would be willing to be interviewed, mindful of the risks involved in speaking out. He agreed saying it was extremely important to tell people just how concerned bus drivers are. The interview is attached and is available to view/listen. The driver’s words are spoken exactly as delivered by an actor, to preserve the bus driver’s anonymity."Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/onechiswick/permalink/3108811546072567/
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