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More than 600 people signed the petition. The petition that demands that the tram radio also be listened to in the future. Car driver Janina Degen: “Especially in the early and late shift, it is extremely quiet at the front of the car.” The corona pandemic only made that worse. Sometimes drivers feel lonely.
The request was received today by the director of BVB, Bruno Stehrenberger. In addition to the VPOD union secretary, Toya Krummenacher, there was also a “Santiglaus” on site. To symbolize that there is also a Christmas present for BVB employees.
“I also listen to the radio in the car, why shouldn’t I be allowed to do that on the tram?” Says Degen. According to the driver, the noises are really beneficial. “There are other cities that allow it, it’s not a huge distraction, at least for me,” says Degen.
BVB wants to address the issue
The concern comes with open ears from director Bruno Stehrenberger. “Because of the signatures we have collected, it seems to be a sincere wish of our employees,” says Stehrenberger. These concerns will always be taken seriously. Now one wants to consult the BVB Federal Transport Office. At the same time, you want to make internal clarifications. Stehrenberger: “Traffic safety has the highest priority.”
If this is not a problem, it can be implemented at the end of the next quarter. The differences between bus and tram are due to different legal bases. The basis of the bus is the traffic law. In the case of the tram, on the other hand, the traffic regulations that are linked to rail operations.
The union secretary Krummenacher, who is part of the Great Council of the SP, is confident that the matter will be resolved. “We checked the VPOD at the Federal Transport Office and it was feasible,” says Krummenacher. Of course, the driver’s attention must be guaranteed. The topic has been topical for a long time, but it was not high on the priority list. Now the Christmas present for tram drivers is expected to arrive soon.
