Police called in bus feud

Police were called to Woy Woy station on Friday afternoon, March 26, after a dispute between a bus driver and passenger.

Passengers travelling to Gosford via Tascott were delayed over half an hour when Busways bus driver Mr David Witheridge refused to leave Woy Woy station with passenger Mr Richard Johns on the bus.

The bus driver and passenger have had disputes in the past and Mr Witheridge now refuses to transport the PCR-FM community radio presenter.

"It's my right. I don't want him on my bus," Mr Witheridge said.

When the next bus to Gosford arrived, the waiting passengers disembarked and boarded the next bus.

Mr Johns then got off the bus.

"This is ridiculous behaviour by a public servant," Mr Johns said.

On Saturday, March 27, the feud continued with the bus driver bypassing Mr Johns at his stop.

Mr Johns rang Busways who then paid for a taxi for him.

Alison Branley, March 29