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if she is so frail that she cant sit and stay on the seat, than maybe she shouldn't ride the bus. that is why we have handy-transit.  
 
And the driver was being responsible by braking to avoid hitting the car that cut him off. How much more responsible can you get.

Johnbisonbear said "all I remember is that you were quite upset that your Mom was going to be panelled to go into a nursing home and that she would have to start paying the associated costs. I recall that I supported you. But the health system considers PCH as the client's home therefore there is a push to put people to live and yes die in the facilities.     It seems you don't care what you post as long as you kinda/sorta agree with yourself in the end. "

I was upset she was still in the hospital and had to pay. I did not know as soon as you were paneled you had to pay. I was not upset when she got to the nursing home and had to pay.  
 
This has nothing to do with this story - now just stop it!  
 
It has nothing to do with if I am accountable - which I am for my actions - again, stop it!

Great post!

Johnbisonbear said "to put themselves in that victim's shoes. The lady was so frail she could not sit and stay on the bus seat.     The lady is 79, perhaps she has some dementia? Quite possible at that age.     And yes, the city is responsible for what happens ON their buses, wth don't you people think they are not? The city is responsible for the driver's mistakes while driving the bus. Why do people think not? "

I feel horrible for her. She got hurt, possibly partially due to her age, and not being able to hold on. You say the drivers mistakes, what mistakes?  
 
Avoiding an accident? He should have just rammed the other vehicle? Maybe speed up - make the carnage really good!  
 
When she did fall, he checked on her, and she said she was fine. Short of kidnapping her - or forcibly restraining her, both illegal, he did what he could. And, just in case, he gave her information on who she could contact if she needed help as a result of the incident.  
 
I really do not see a mistake that he made.  
 
I hope she gets better soon, like most people, I do not want people to suffer. But I really do not see any mistake the driver made - and that is based on HER account of what happened.

I agree, an ambulance gets called, for and incident that your involved in, and if you refuse service, you sign a form, stating such refusal, shall we institute this on the buses as well?