GUEST:  Dr Hans Kekana - Head of Department of NW Community Safety and Transport Management

In February this year, there was report about 51 learners who were involved in a horrific accident after their scholar transport driver lost control of the bus in Welverdiend near Lichtenburg.

It is alleged that the driver jumped out of the moving bus after the steering wheel popped out, leaving the bus loaded with children to hit bushes before coming to a stop.



The Department of Community Safety and Transport Management said its contract with the operator had been terminated as preliminary investigation revealed that the operator had rented a different bus to be tested on the day of the vehicle verification process.



Though we did not have an interview on this topic, we mentioned it in one of our talkers… A resident of the North West, Khandisa, called in and highlighted the plight of learners in the province…

GUEST:  Dr Hans Kekana - Head of Department of NW Community Safety and Transport Management
In February this year, there was report about 51 learners who were involved in a horrific accident after their scholar transport driver lost control of the bus in Welverdiend near Lichtenburg.
It is alleged that the driver jumped out of the moving bus after the steering wheel popped out, leaving the bus loaded with children to hit bushes before coming to a stop.
 
The Department of Community Safety and Transport Management said its contract with the operator had been terminated as preliminary investigation revealed that the operator had rented a different bus to be tested on the day of the vehicle verification process.
 
Though we did not have an interview on this topic, we mentioned it in one of our talkers… A resident of the North West, Khandisa, called in and highlighted the plight of learners in the province…

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