School bus driver suspended after refusing to provide complimentary rides to two pupils
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In Yakutsk, yesterday's Children's Day turned sour for two 13-year-old girls as the driver of route No.102 bus denied them a ride, citing a broken school card. Witnesses claim that the girls tried to bring the driver's attention to the promotional event offering free travel for minors under 16, but he dismissively quipped, "Let those who promised you that, drive you." Social media erupted with comments like, "This is a city where a child can be left stranded on a child's day that runs only once an hour."
Fast-forward to today, and things took a turn for the better. June 3 saw Deputy Mayor of Yakutsk, Vladimir Dorogokin, personally meeting with the schoolgirls who faced this unfortunate incident. In response to the city-wide free transport initiative for children under 16 declared by Yakutsk Mayor Yevgeny Grigoryev on June 1, these girls tried to exercise their right to free travel on the intercity bus No.102, but the driver was openly upset about it.
During the meeting, Vladimir Dorogokin extended his sincere apologies to the girls, stating that such occurrences are unacceptable and a direct violation of service rules and basic ethical norms. The city administration has promised to take necessary steps to prevent such incidents in the future, to maintain the integrity of the initiative.
Information received from the Yakutsk City District Administration's press service reveals that the bus driver responsible for this situation has been temporarily suspended pending a disciplinary investigation. He faces severe punitive action, as the final decision lies with a special commission after a thorough examination of the case details. The driver, for his part, has already submitted a written statement.
Addressing a parent's concern about the complaint procedure in such situations, Vladimir Dorogokin explained in detail the accessible mechanisms for submitting complaints and appeals to the District Administration, even through social media platforms.
While I couldn't find specific updates regarding disciplinary actions against the bus driver or the perpetuating incidents in this situation, keeping an eye on local news sources and official statements from Yakutsk authorities might provide the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Politics in Yakutsk has seen a general-news development with the suspension of a bus driver involved in the refusal of a ride to two 13-year-old girls on Children's Day. This incident, which sparked public criticism on social media, led to the meeting between the Deputy Mayor, Vladimir Dorogokin, and the affected schoolgirls. Crime-and-justice matters were also raised, as the driver may face severe punitive action due to violations of service rules and ethical norms. Dorogokin also assured parents of accessible complaint mechanisms for similar situations.
