Disrespectful bus driver who honked horn during Remembrance Day service is SUSPENDED
A BUS driver who was branded "completely disrespectful" after he honked his horn and tried to drive through a Remembrance Day service has been suspended.
A bus driver who honked his horn during a two minute silence has been suspended
Villagers were left outraged when the driver interrupted the traditional two minute silence when he attempted to drive through a blockade for a memorial day service.
The shocking incident was captured on camera by a member of public and a subsequent investigation was then launched.
A spokesman for bus company Uno announced today that the driver in question, who has not been named, has now been suspended.
Speaking after the incident, spectators expressed their fury over the incident as they blasted "extremely rude" bus driver.
The bus driver tried to drive through the service
Spectators expressed their outrage over the incident
Louise Moore, 29, told Bedfordshire on Sunday: "It was completely disrespectful for the bus driver to do this.
"I was shocked when he began honking and he was shouting out of the window at people."
Rennie Bellamy, 61, added: "It was absolutely despicable and caused a huge disturbance to people paying their respects.
"I was absolutely shocked at just how disrespectful the driver was being."
The service as it was being interrupted
The history of the poppy
The incident took place on Sunday in Cranfield, Befordshire.
A spokesman for Uno said: "Uno would like to apologise for any upset or disruption caused by our driver's actions on Sunday (8/11).
"The driver in question has been suspended, pending a full investigation.
"As an expression of our regret Uno will be making a donation to the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal."