P.A. senior concerned about bus safety

Paradis said she doesn’t blame the bus drivers, but said the buses themselves are in poor condition and to be inspected more often.

“Either get some new buses or get a different mechanic because this mechanic doesn’t know what he’s doing. I’m sorry but that’s just the way I feel,” she said.

Paradis said she used to ride the bus four to five times on any given day, but since her injury she is scared to ride on the big buses and will walk instead from place to place.

“When you’re scared to get on a bus to come home and you have to walk until your leg hurts you, that’s getting ridiculous for a senior,” she said.

Paradis’s comments and letter were referred to public works and administration for review.

Mayor Greg Dionne said he was concerned to hear the woman’s complaint.

“The contractor should be responsible for reporting that to us, what happened, how it happened and how did it all come about. That’s why in the report now we will require (the contractor) to report to us,” he said.

The city is in the process of purchasing its own fleet of buses, and has received Federal approval for a grant.

Dionne said the application was sent back for follow up regarding who is responsible for bus maintenance.

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by Nigel Maxwell

P.A. senior concerned about bus safety

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