Would you report him?

This Saturday I was working from 9-1 I waited for my bus to arrive at 8.46 upon arrival I noticed the bus driver

His eyes actually closed and his head bobbled.
I decided to engage in conversation with him, when he told me the bus was on divert. I asked him more specifically if the bus would go to the road I needed and he responded with an answer. I decided not to sit down. I stayed fairly close though.
The roads where quiet and he drove relatively well but even now I'm still concerned.

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ozgirl512 · 31-35, F

Hard one... Who do you report him to, the company that may have told him he had to do an extra shift?.. Hopefully it may have been his last run of the day

Peppa · 31-35, F

@ozgirl512 well what you have to think about is the fact he's putting no only his life but others at risk should he so happen to close his eyes again whilst moving.

ozgirl512 · 31-35, F

@Peppa I understand.. But it may be the company that's rostering him that's at fault ... I work 12 hour shifts, not in a safety critical situation... And I know how hard it can be at times

Peppa · 31-35, F

@ozgirl512 100% agree but that's why it's important for a company as big as tfl and stagecoach should monitor staff and hours properly. Sleep deprivation is dangerous and one of the things you learn whilst learning to drive. And reiterated I presume whilst doing bus driving lessons.
It's a public service much like flying a plane they have people's lives in their hands and are handling a potential deadly weapon

ozgirl512 · 31-35, F

@Peppa I don't like it.. I'd be concerned as you are ... Suggest maybe talk to whoever the local authority is that has control

Peppa · 31-35, F

@ozgirl512 well I'm not one for snitching. It was the first time I've ever witnessed anything like that before. Which is why I was more concerned. I just hope nothing happened to anyone on his route