Bus Driver Distracted by Football Game Causes Safety Concerns in St. Pölten

A recent incident involving a bus driver in St. Pölten has raised serious safety concerns among passengers. The operator of the Lup-Line 8 was reportedly watching a football match on his mobile phone while behind the wheel, leading to a potentially dangerous situation.

One passenger expressed frustration over the driver's lack of focus, suggesting that had the driver paid attention to his duties, an accident could have been avoided. The passenger noted that a fellow commuter nearly fell while attempting to board the bus, as the driver closed the doors without ensuring it was safe for all individuals entering.

Furthermore, the bus driver narrowly missed a traffic sign, indicating a pattern of behavior that passengers find alarming. This incident is not isolated; the same observer mentioned that this is not the first time they have witnessed bus drivers endangering passengers and other road users.

Transport authorities are expected to investigate the matter further, emphasizing the importance of driver attentiveness in ensuring passenger safety. Distractions like mobile phones can lead to serious accidents, and public transport operators are urged to enforce stricter guidelines to prevent such occurrences in the future.