Megabus driver dragged off by Cumbria Police for using mobile phone whilst driving.

Megabus driver used mobile phone to call for Police assistance to remove drunk smoking passenger on Birmingham to Glasgow trip but gets himself dragged off by Cumbria Police when they eventually turn up 30 mins later.

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• megabus
• driver
• smoking
• police

[mistermark2007]

Hello 'Grumpy Old Man'. I'm sure you are right - In my view coach drivers generally do a very good job but they will get the occasional idiot passenger. Everyone has to endure the odd idiot from time to time and like everyone else the drivers are free to get a different job if they don't like it...As for telling us to walk or buy a car (not a great advert for the bus industry?) people are free to use that thing called 'choice' and choose how they want.to travel. All the best, and thanks to all.

[mistermark2007]

The bus driver was taken to the police car where I believe he was cautioned, but he was then released and continued to drive the bus. The passenger who caused the driver to call the police by smoking in the toilets and then refusing to leave the bus, was given a lift to the nearest train station by the coppers. I don't know if the smoker was fined.

Thanks for all your comments, its interesting how some people argue for; and some against, all the various characters involved in this altercation.

[mistermark2007]

Hi DICK92191. - What rights have I infringed exactly? and who's? As far as I am aware, the bloke smoking on the bus and the driver who used his phone whilst driving are the ones who were in the wrong., not me for simply reporting the facts.

waynechain - are you doubting the evidence I am presenting? why dont you simply ask the driver if you know him or ask Cumbria Police for a copy of their report?

[pinkladymsn]

who ever put this video on you tube need to get a life and to stop trying to get someone to loose there job just because he was protecting everyone else on board the coach. Its not always an easy job. The public on board the coach should respect the law and other people on the coach. Its simple dont smoke on public transport or drink alcohol and nothing like this will happen. this driver has not been sacked im glad to say he has been giving a warning instead this matter has now been resolved.

[trollninja]

If I had 1 pound for every pixel in this video, I'd have 1 pound

[TheLordSVS]

@ColdHardSteeI You have a love for gays, don't you? You never seem to stop talking about them... I do wonder if you're gay...

[dontevenstartme]

@mistermark2007 and WHY exactly should everyone "endure" the idiots from time to time??i have no tolerance for people like that.

[TheMidnightBell07]

@BayviewFinch Hey, it depends on the situation. If the drive is on a road and is paying attention but using the phone then he's just like the state troopers you see all the time using the phone. If the smoker causes someone to have an asthma attack or blows up the bus because someone's on oxygen then I'd say the smoker. I'm bias though lol.

[TheMidnightBell07]

Hey, one of the passengers should have made the call. I hate it when sneaky smokers try to ruin things for people. If you must smoke stay home or get your own transportation. Why do you have to subject us to that cancer? I know it's an addiction but sheesh. When you have to hide in a toilet to do it don't you think it's time for step one?

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[smurfyboypauluk]

Cumbria Police are very good at reacting to minor offences like this. When a major incident breaks out, like Dereck Bird - they are useless!! In short - drive with a fog light on and they will have you - produce a gun and they will make excuses as to why they couldnt do anything. Cumbria Police should merge with Lancashire Police!

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