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March 18, 2010
Man thrown off bus in gender row
Published: 3 Oct 09 13:15 CET
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/22448/20091003/
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A jobsworth bus driver in northern Sweden refused to allow a man to travel with his girlfriend on transport arranged for a ladies night out.
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The journey began in Arjeplog and was part of an organised evening out for a coach-load of women.
When the bus made a stop mid-way, the driver informed Larsson of the girls-only rule and told him he wasn’t allowed to travel with the group further.
”I’ve never felt so stupid,” Larsson told the Piteå- Tidningen newspaper. ”I didn't believe it was true. Nowhere did it state that it was only women that could go on the bus.”
The company that arranged the evening – Piteå Presenterer - say they regret the actions of the driver.
”This is simply badwill” says Susanne Gustavsson, spokesperson from the company. ”You can’t just throw passengers off halfway.”
Larsson and his girlfriend contacted a friend who drove a 160-kilometre round trip to take them home.
The bus driver could now face action on grounds of sexual discrimination.
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In any event,disciplinary action seems harsh - wouldn't Henrik settle for an apology by the driver for the driver's obvious contractural dilemna?
Any 'discrimination' occurred with the ladies group specifically requiring a female only contract.
Legally speaking (I think) the bus driver entered into a contract with the passenger when he let the guy on the bus. Chucking him off halfway cos he suddenly "remembered" a women-only rule is utter nonsense - and techincally breach of contract.
I hope personally the bus driver is sued to within an inch of his life. 'Jobsworths' don't deserve aforementioned jobs when there are plenty of people looking for work and who will not be so damned petty.....