Sydney bus driver allegedly humiliates senior passenger, reporter sounds alarm
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Ageism is an issue that affects so many of our beloved seniors, and it's so disheartening to see the negative and unfair discrimination they get when going about their daily routines.
Sadly, an example of this has been brought to light–this time with a Sydney bus driver allegedly harassing and humiliating a senior passenger.
Nine News Chief Court Reporter, Tiffiny Genders, called out the driver of Sydney's 333 eastern suburbs bus service whose alleged ‘vile’ behaviour she witnessed first-hand.
'Vile behaviour by a bus driver on 333 from Bondi to Bondi Junction this morning,' Genders said on social media.
'Humiliating an elderly passenger... all because she misunderstood an instruction.'
She also revealed on a radio show just how hurtful the driver's words were.
'He asked her if she had her hearing aids in, and she was in complete shock, [she] asked, “Beg your pardon, what did you just say?”’ She recalled.
'Then he said, “Have you not taken your medication today?”’ Then the driver allegedly called the woman a 'f****ng b***h'.
The passenger was 'left absolutely furious' by the attack, according to Genders.
Transport NSW and the Bus Operator Transdev John Holland Buses confirmed they are investigating the incident.
A spokesperson from Transport NSW said: 'Transport for NSW has requested a formal response from the operator following a review of CCTV and an interview with the driver.'
'Bus drivers should be polite and respectful to passengers at all times.'
'Transport for NSW expects operators to thoroughly train bus drivers to communicate with passengers in an appropriate way, especially for safety-related matters.'
On the other hand, Transdev John Holland Buses spokesperson issued a statement and said: 'Transdev John Holland Buses acknowledges that there was a verbal incident on the 333 bus route yesterday between a bus operator and a female passenger.'
'A full investigation is taking place, which will include discussions with the bus operator.'
'At Transdev John Holland Buses, we take driver behaviour very seriously and apologise to any passengers affected.'
In a similar instance, an ALDI shopper also took to social media to report an alleged ‘bullying incident’ involving a checkout cashier and a senior customer. According to the shopper, the cashier ‘behaved disgracefully’ towards the shopper after the senior could not afford to pay the grocery bill. You can read more on this story here.
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Have you or anyone you know experienced a similar situation? Share with us your stories in the comments below—we’d love to read them!
Sadly, an example of this has been brought to light–this time with a Sydney bus driver allegedly harassing and humiliating a senior passenger.
A Sydney bus driver allegedly harassed and humiliated a senior passenger. Image source: Flickr / John Cowper.
Nine News Chief Court Reporter, Tiffiny Genders, called out the driver of Sydney's 333 eastern suburbs bus service whose alleged ‘vile’ behaviour she witnessed first-hand.
'Vile behaviour by a bus driver on 333 from Bondi to Bondi Junction this morning,' Genders said on social media.
'Humiliating an elderly passenger... all because she misunderstood an instruction.'
Image Credit: X/@tiffgenders
She also revealed on a radio show just how hurtful the driver's words were.
'He asked her if she had her hearing aids in, and she was in complete shock, [she] asked, “Beg your pardon, what did you just say?”’ She recalled.
'Then he said, “Have you not taken your medication today?”’ Then the driver allegedly called the woman a 'f****ng b***h'.
The passenger was 'left absolutely furious' by the attack, according to Genders.
Transport NSW and the Bus Operator Transdev John Holland Buses confirmed they are investigating the incident.
A spokesperson from Transport NSW said: 'Transport for NSW has requested a formal response from the operator following a review of CCTV and an interview with the driver.'
'Bus drivers should be polite and respectful to passengers at all times.'
'Transport for NSW expects operators to thoroughly train bus drivers to communicate with passengers in an appropriate way, especially for safety-related matters.'
On the other hand, Transdev John Holland Buses spokesperson issued a statement and said: 'Transdev John Holland Buses acknowledges that there was a verbal incident on the 333 bus route yesterday between a bus operator and a female passenger.'
'A full investigation is taking place, which will include discussions with the bus operator.'
'At Transdev John Holland Buses, we take driver behaviour very seriously and apologise to any passengers affected.'
In a similar instance, an ALDI shopper also took to social media to report an alleged ‘bullying incident’ involving a checkout cashier and a senior customer. According to the shopper, the cashier ‘behaved disgracefully’ towards the shopper after the senior could not afford to pay the grocery bill. You can read more on this story here.
Have you or anyone you know experienced a similar situation? Share with us your stories in the comments below—we’d love to read them!
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