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Testimony by Ganeshari, Bus Driver, on Commuter Van Operations

3:16:37

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63 sec

Ganeshari, a bus driver with 18 years of experience, testifies about the inaccuracies in previous statements regarding bus travel times and expresses concerns about the safety and regulation of commuter vans.

  • He refutes earlier claims about bus travel times, stating that he completes the route from Farrakawi to Jamaica Center in 55 minutes (local) or 45 minutes (limited), not 1.5 hours as previously stated.
  • Ganeshari describes the commuter vans as "dangerous" and "ridiculous," expressing concern for passenger safety.
  • He questions the licensing and training of commuter van drivers, suggesting there are more operating than officially reported.
Ganeshari
3:16:37
My name is Ganeshari, and good afternoon, Sergei.
3:16:43
I'm not joking right now.
3:16:46
Earlier panels says that the bus takes A hour and a half from Farrakawi to Jamaica Center.
3:16:53
I've been driving for 18 years, the same route, the same line.
3:16:57
I does that in 55 minutes.
3:17:00
That's the local one.
3:17:01
If we do the limited, it's 45 minutes, so I don't know where he gets his facts from.
3:17:06
But they are so dangerous audio.
3:17:10
These relevant, to be honest with you.
3:17:12
I wish your kids never traveled them behind.
3:17:15
But they are really, really ridiculous out there.
3:17:18
And I don't know if they're licensed.
3:17:20
They're not licensed, but there's a whole store.
3:17:22
Someone mentioned 35 buses or 35 license.
3:17:27
There's more than even that on wheel line alone.
3:17:30
So I don't know where some something misses somewhere, and they are not trained properly.
3:17:35
Maybe they should get some kind of training to put it on again.
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