Suddenly cab drivers seem sane

This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on August 30, 2002). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.

So how’s this for a joyride?

(c)2002 Melina Mara/Seattle Post-IntelligencerAs the city bus drove down the street, two men in the back got into a fight. Concerned for the safety of himself and his other passengers, the driver pulled over to the side of the road and had everyone — including the two men in the altercation — evacuate the bus. Everyone did, save one person, who proceeded to take the bus on a six-minute long joyride through Seattle, reaching speeds estimated at close to 80 miles per hour, destroying eight cars and hospitalizing six people, before eventually plowing through a lamppost and several trees and stopping only when it slammed into a retaining wall.

Yikes.

It’s still unclear just what prompted this little rampage, though apparently his hearing is set for today. Crazy, crazy stuff.