Bus Driver fired for playing GTA… While driving

Yea, this is one of those, “what was he thinking” situations. I really don’t think the old excuse “it seemed like a good idea at the time” applies here. Apparently the driver of the Bus, Steve Allcock was caught by the on-board CCTV camera playing Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories while stopped at bus stops, stop lights, and even while driving. Bosses fired him after on-board CCTV footage showed he had the handheld device on his knees.

 

Steve’s boss, Michael Morton, from Blackburn Transport was quoted as saying: “The driver was interviewed and we feel weÂ’ve taken appropriate disciplinary action. We take a very dim view of drivers using any sort of device that will distract them. Our ultimate concern is the safety of passengers.”

 

Yea, this is one of those, “what was he thinking” situations. I really don’t think the old excuse “it seemed like a good idea at the time” applies here. Apparently the driver of the Bus, Steve Allcock was caught by the on-board CCTV camera playing Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories while stopped at bus stops, stop lights, and even while driving. Bosses fired him after on-board CCTV footage showed he had the handheld device on his knees.

 

Steve’s boss, Michael Morton, from Blackburn Transport was quoted as saying: “The driver was interviewed and we feel weÂ’ve taken appropriate disciplinary action. We take a very dim view of drivers using any sort of device that will distract them. Our ultimate concern is the safety of passengers.”