The White Falcon - 27.06.1980, Blaðsíða 5

June 27, 1980
The White Falcon
Page 5
"It's usually the last few seats in
the bus that are vandalized and most
of the damage is occurring late in
the evening and on weekends."
While inconvenience caused by hav-
to repair the buses is bother-
to both passengers and the
sportation Office, the real pro-
fit is the money that is paid out
for repairs. "Each time we repair a
seat it costs about $35," said En-
sign Terry Patnoad, who took charge
wn
se Buses
of the Transportation Office recent-
ly. "From November of last year un-
til now we have paid out over $900
for repairs to seats, windows and
other parts of the buses. That's
excessive by anyone's standards."
The problem of vandalism is not
new to the Base. From January to
April 1979 over $1500 was spent for
repairs to vandalized buses. "It's
become obvious to all of us that
this problem will not go away by it-
self," Ens. Patnoad said. "That's
why it is so important for adults
riding the buses to keep tabs on
youngsters in the back. All that
to be done, in most cases, is
the adult to say 'settle down'
will stop."
If you notice someone abusing the
buses, confront him on the possible
effect it could have on him or his
sponsor toward displinary action.
Report abuses to
the bus driver.
He has been in-
structed to drive
directly to Secur-
ity when damages
occur.
Remember, bus
service is a priv-
ilege, and like
all privileges—
it can be taken a-
way.
Story and
Photos by
David Guise