A Rome bus driver who was suspended
indefinitely after posting an online video complaining about his
employer ATAC said he had a chance Thursday to explain himself
to the city's new councillor for transportation.
Driver Christian Rosso said that he sat down with Stefano
Esposito on Thursday to discuss the situation at the unpopular
public transport company.
In the video posted on Facebook, Rosso described working
conditions faced by Rome bus drivers and why service isn't
guaranteed on some lines.
He claimed that he has arrived at work some days to find
there was no bus available for him to drive.
"Esposito wanted to understand everything that happened,"
said Rosso after the meeting.
"As transport councillor, he doesn't want to get in
anyone's way but he made it clear that he will remain close to
me," the driver said.
Hundreds of bus drivers took part in a protest outside
Rome's city hall on Wednesday against Rome Mayor Ignazio
Marino's plans to look for an outside investor for the
struggling ATAC.
Protesters expressed solidarity with the suspended bus
driver, chanting "We are all Christian Rosso".
Marino has warned that the alternative to seeking an
outside investor is to shut down ATAC and take its books to
court.
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