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A cyclist lay bloody and dazed on Market near Fifth Street this morning, following a run-in with the 5 Fulton bus. More disturbingly, however, eyewitnesses told SF Weekly the bus driver refused to stop, even when passengers told him he'd hit a bike rider.

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SF Weekly Article here

SF Gate Article here

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asked 03 Mar '10, 21:12

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I believe that Muni Operators have more pull then we all think. They should have more respect for riders, bi-standards, and bicyclists. They should follow the same laws as everyone else, and yield more often. just my two cents.

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answered 04 Mar '10, 02:15

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Well, the article is pretty clear that the MUNI driver had a duty to stop the bus and make sure the woman was OK. It is MUNI policy that drivers stop their vehicles in the event of an accident, and verify what took place. Even if he "thought" that he didn't hit the biker, when people brought it to his attention, SOP was that he would stop, get off the bus, and check. The fact that he didn't, and that it was a REAL accident, should be grounds for termination. This guy gives the good bus drivers a bad name.

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