Driver suspended after monkey 'drives' bus

[Still Waters]

An Indian bus driver has been suspended - for letting a monkey "drive" his bus.

This is despite not one of the 30-or-so passengers on board the vehicle in southern Karnataka state complaining about their furry chauffeur.

However, when a video of the relaxed - and apparently competent - langur monkey taking the wheel went viral, the human driver's employers took action.

The safety of passengers cannot be put at risk by "allowing a monkey on the steering" wheel, a spokesman said.

Somewhat unsurprisingly, this has not been an entirely popular decision with internet users delighted by the short clip.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-45772168

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=7Cty9TfQb84

[Eldorado]

It's a shame but rules are rules. No monkey business at work.

Edited October 7, 2018 by Eldorado

[Jenn8779]

Dang.... that monkey is probably a better driver than most of the humans I've seen

[Taun]

I agree that he should have been reprimanded... Everyone knows that monkeys are only allowed to used as substitutes for politicians...

[XenoFish]

20 hours ago, Jenn8779 said:

Dang.... that monkey is probably a better driver than most of the humans I've seen

Rumor has it the monkey got his license soon after. 

[Carlos Allende]

LIES. Everyone knows Monkey flies around on a cloud.

 

[Stiff]

I was waiting for the driver to say "Right turn Clyde"

[Vox]

I thought monkeys were only useful as wrenches?

[SHaYap]

To be frank, I have had on some occasions to have the pleasure of riding on a bus driven by a hairy wench

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[AllPossible]

So the driver of the limo who killed 19 people was ok to drive but the monkey is a problem

[SHaYap]

Like they say in the business, nothing beats a handy wrench though ...

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[aztek]

Just now, seanjo said:

The driver is driving, the Monkey is sitting on the steering wheel.

yep pretty clear the driver is steering, the monkey is just siting there, not controlling anything.  however it could be a distraction, but it is nothing compared to what bus drivers in Russia do. try driving, smoking, talking on the phone, drinking beer, and collect fare

Edited October 9, 2018 by aztek