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Bus driver praised for refusing to pick up man who blocked path in Kilburn stand-off - double-decker pulls away as man tries to board after impeding service to Edgware.
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Bus driver has stand-off with man blocking double-decker’s path, then pulls away as he tries to board

Charlie Watton
Last updated: April 10, 2025 10:50 am
Charlie Watton Published April 10, 2025
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Man blocking the double decker’s path. (Jam Press/@UB1UB2)
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A bus driver had a stand-off with a man blocking the double-decker’s path before pulling away as he tried to board.

The foolish chap stood in front of the Number 32 on a busy street in the capital.

He was seen remonstrating with the driver who was still in his cab.

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But after the brief impasse, the man then walked toward the entrance to the bus.

However, the driver then carried on his route.

(Jam Press/@UB1UB2)

Buses are not allowed to stop in traffic to pick up passengers unless it is safe to do so.

It happened yesterday (9 Apr) outside Kilburn Underground Station on Maygrove Road, Kilburn, north London.

Bus driver praised for refusing to pick up man who blocked path in Kilburn stand-off - double-decker pulls away as man tries to board after impeding service to Edgware.
The location where the incident happened. (Picture: Jam Press)

The Metroline service was heading to Edgware.

Members of the public praised the driver for his actions, as reported by Need To Know.

One stated: “Great job.

“Good to see we have normal people still around.”

Social media comment on the post of Bus driver praised for refusing to pick up man who blocked path in Kilburn stand-off - double-decker pulls away as man tries to board after impeding service to Edgware.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

One said, “The guy looks like a hazard if he’s doing that.

“The driver was using his initiative, protecting himself and others.”

One said: “Great thinking.”

Social media comment on the post of Bus driver praised for refusing to pick up man who blocked path in Kilburn stand-off - double-decker pulls away as man tries to board after impeding service to Edgware.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

Cloe Evingson said: “Why was he standing in front of the bus in the first place?”

Transport for London and Metroline have been approached for comment.

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