Special Investigation Into DART
Channel 13's Sonya Heitshusen has been investigating Des Moines' regional bus system DART after several accidents injured pedestrians. Over the past two years, DART drivers have been involved in seven accidents with pedestrians. She takes in in-depth look at DART's hiring practices and the driving and criminal records of the drivers DART employs.
Keep watching for more reports in her investigation and you'll see what we mean by "See the Difference" on Channel 13 News.
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Following Channel 13 Investigation, DART Reviews Employees' Records
DART says it's taking steps to improve safety. After seeing our story, DART reviewed the driving records of 53-drivers, hired since September 2007, when DART implemented hiring guidelines. more
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Investigation: DART Bus Safety Part One Photo
Des Moines Area Regional Transit travels 3.7 million miles a year. Among its passengers are Joanne Tubbs and her family, "We took the DART bus to work today and to summer school." more
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Investigation: DART Bus Safety Part Two Photo
Who is behind the wheel of the DART bus on your route? If the name isn't on the plaque behind the driver's seat, chances are you don't know and chances are you don't know their background unless there's a reason to inquire. more
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Investigation: DART Bus Safety Part Three Photo
Channel 13's Sonya Heitshusen investigates the financial cost DART faces with lawsuit settlements for accidents involving pedestrians. more
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DART Drivers' Records
Take a look at the driving and criminal records of some of DART's drivers... more