Source: Workers First Union
Workers First Union can confirm that a bus driver and union member has died following last night’s crash between a bus and a car on Tāmaki Drive in Parnell, Auckland.
“We want to send our heartfelt condolences to the driver’s family and ask for privacy and sensitivity while the facts are being gathered about the circumstances leading to this devastating accident,” said Dennis Maga, Workers First Union General Secretary.
The union is in contact with bus operator Kinetic and will provide further details when possible. The driver has not yet been named.
“It’s a tragedy when any person dies in their place of work, and even more so when they are providing a public service to their community as Auckland’s bus drivers do every day. Their work keeps our city moving, and this loss will be felt widely among drivers,” said Mr Maga.
“We want to offer our support to the driver’s family and colleagues, and will work cooperatively with authorities to understand how this accident happened and what the next steps will be.”
Workers First will not be making further comment until more information is available.
