SF Muni Driver Falls Asleep, Speeding Train Endangers Riders

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A video appears to show a San Francisco Muni train driver falling asleep at the controls during a September ride, leading to sudden jolts and passenger injuries. The SFMTA confirmed operator fatigue as the cause, suspended the driver, and is implementing additional safety measures, including software to limit train speeds in certain areas.
Topics:business#driver-fatigue#local#passenger-safety#public-transportation-safety#sf-muni#train-incident
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