Herzogenburg: School Bus Scandal – Driver Throws Children Out

The mood on the bus escalated when the driver, without warning, made all the students get off.

A bus driver in Herzogenburg made all the children get off his vehicle on Monday morning because they were allegedly too loud. The affected parents speak of a disproportionate action and demand clear responses. The Eastern Region Transport Association responded promptly and announced a warning as well as mandatory further training for the driver.

Incident and Reactions

The incident occurred around the start of school in Herzogenburg. According to the parents' statements, the driver, hoping for silence, made all the children get off at the next stop. Uncertain and partly crying, they had to make their way home. The outraged parents had to pick up their children. The company explicitly apologizes and describes the driver's behavior as "unacceptable."

The spokesperson for the transport association stated that such a reaction would not be tolerated. Apparently, gross misconduct by individual students was the trigger, but not everyone should be affected. Appropriate measures against the driver have been initiated.

Legal Situation and Responsibility

Bus drivers may only expel passengers in cases of serious safety threats. A blanket expulsion of all children would likely be disproportionate – additionally, the driver should have consulted with his control center.

Parents' Demands

The parents demand clear consequences and improved training for the drivers. Many are calling for de-escalation measures to take precedence in the future – such as calls for calm or seat changes instead of blanket expulsions.

Outlook

The transport association is currently reviewing the incident and aims to optimize procedures with the school and the bus company. The goal is to avoid such situations in the future.

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