Blanchard: Thoughts from a retired bus driver on the OC Transpo crash

As a retired transit operator in Victoria, B.C., my heart and condolences go out to the family and friends who lost a loved one in the horrific OC Transpo bus crash last Friday. Also to the injured who witnessed the chaos and trauma that transpired on that bus; I hope for a speedy recovery for all.
I drove all models of transit vehicles in my 20-year tenure in Victoria, as well as highway coaches over the years previously, and briefly after retirement. My favourite bus to drive was the double-de