Cynthia lost her job as a school bus driver after allowing a primary school pupil to get off the vehicle to rescue an injured kitten.
She had been working in local school transport for 11 years.
Was it a bad decision?
The incident happened on a quiet road with very little traffic, so the situation was not dangerous at the time. However, several parents felt that letting a child step off a school bus onto the road was unsafe.
Nevertheless, other parents believe firing the driver for this reason was completely disproportionate. Cynthia has an exemplary record and is deeply caring. For instance, she buys school supplies for the pupils every year and gives them gifts for their birthdays and Christmas.
A petition is launched
Since the announcement of her dismissal, several parents have joined forces to demand her return. They have set up an online petition so she can be reinstated on her usual route.
In a statement, the authorities explained that such decisions take into account various circumstances and requirements, reaffirming that pupil safety remains their priority. While families do not deny the safety concern, they feel other options could have been considered before sacking her. The petition is still ongoing, so watch this space.
Translated from the FR Wamiz website using artificial intelligence
