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Muslim students 'banned from London bus for wearing a veil
Topic Started: Nov 8 2010, 12:33 PM (136 Views)
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http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23859561-muslim-students-banned-from-london-bus-for-wearing-a-veil.do

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An investigation has been launched after two students said they were banned from boarding a London bus because one was wearing a Muslim veil that covered her face.

The 22-year-old women said they were told by the driver they were a “threat” and were ordered from the Number 7 after trying to get on at Bloomsbury.

The incident on Tuesday came after immigration minister Damien Green dismissed a call from Tory backbencher Philip Hollobone for a ban on Muslim face-coverings.

One of the students, Yasmin, was wearing a hijab and her face was uncovered. Her friend Atoofa was wearing a niqab, which covers the face.

Yasmin said the pair had mistakenly boarded the bus before it was ready to depart. She told the BBC: “About 10 minutes later ... the passengers started getting on.

"When I went forward to show my ticket he said, Get off the bus.' I presumed he was still angry because I got on the bus before.

“He said, I am not going to take you on the bus because you two are a threat.' I realised it wasn't due to me getting on the bus, this may be a racist attack.”

The students, from Slough, asked the driver for his name. When he refused, Yasmin began to film him on a mobile phone. She said he covered his face with a magazine.

“I said, It's OK for you to cover your face on my recording but it's not OK for my friend to cover her face out of choice?'” said Yasmin.

“There was no point arguing with him, we got off and by then my anger turned into emotion. I stood there and my gut reaction was to cry.”

The students, who asked for their full names not to be revealed, made a formal complaint to Metroline, which operated the Paddington-bound service for Transport for London.

A Metroline spokesman said: “We take this very seriously and will make a thorough investigation into the allegations as a matter of urgency.

“However, we can unequivocally state that such views would not be representative of the company in any way and that we are committed to respecting equality and diversity for all.”

The Muslim Council of Britain said it was “deeply concerned”. A spokesman said: “Such incidents are sadly becoming more common.”


Good at least the Driver had the balls to tell the truth. But I bet the poor guy will get sacked.
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The Muslim Council of Britain said it was “deeply concerned”. A spokesman said: “Such incidents are sadly becoming more common.”

fcuk off you tossers, more common my arse, the only thing that is becoming more common is you clowns saying every thing is a racist attack.
'islam should get what ever it demands, all criticism of it is racism' -Pat Condell

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This is an old report mate, from July.

Video from the bus onboard cameras completely backed up his story.

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A bus driver accused by two students of banning them because of their Islamic dress has been cleared after CCTV showed he had actually barred them for their abusive behaviour.

An investigation by Metroline - which operates the No7 bus - found the driver, who could have faced the sack over the allegation, was justified in not allowing the women on his vehicle.

The 22-year-olds, Yasmin and Atoofa, from Slough, told the BBC that they had been refused access to the bus at Russell Square because of their dress. Yasmin was wearing a hijab and her face was uncovered while Atoofa was wearing a niqab, which covers the face.

But the Standard has learned that the students, who asked for their full names not to be revealed, were denied entry "due to abusive behaviour towards bus driver and other passengers".

On-board CCTV of the incident, on Monday last week, showed the women banging on the front doors and attempting to board the bus when it had come to the end of its run. They then get on through the rear doors and begin arguing with the driver. They get off and wait for the bus to start its journey back to Paddington - but another exchange follows, and the driver refuses to set off unless they disembark.

Metroline said: "We have now reviewed the CCTV and interviewed the bus driver. The circumstances of this incident are not as represented by the bus passengers."
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I would ban these people from Ban also.ks, post offices, and other commercial buildings.Security is an issue here nobody can be sure if they are wearing this as a disguise or for "religious" reasons.
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Nov 8 2010, 12:38 PM
This is an old report mate, from July.

Video from the bus onboard cameras completely backed up his story.

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A bus driver accused by two students of banning them because of their Islamic dress has been cleared after CCTV showed he had actually barred them for their abusive behaviour.

An investigation by Metroline - which operates the No7 bus - found the driver, who could have faced the sack over the allegation, was justified in not allowing the women on his vehicle.

The 22-year-olds, Yasmin and Atoofa, from Slough, told the BBC that they had been refused access to the bus at Russell Square because of their dress. Yasmin was wearing a hijab and her face was uncovered while Atoofa was wearing a niqab, which covers the face.

But the Standard has learned that the students, who asked for their full names not to be revealed, were denied entry "due to abusive behaviour towards bus driver and other passengers".

On-board CCTV of the incident, on Monday last week, showed the women banging on the front doors and attempting to board the bus when it had come to the end of its run. They then get on through the rear doors and begin arguing with the driver. They get off and wait for the bus to start its journey back to Paddington - but another exchange follows, and the driver refuses to set off unless they disembark.

Metroline said: "We have now reviewed the CCTV and interviewed the bus driver. The circumstances of this incident are not as represented by the bus passengers."
thats sounds more like it fuking cnuts.
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it may punch you in the face.
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The bully hitting some one then running off saying he is the victim?when are people going to wise up about these fcukin retards?they do it all the time.

keep the faith

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Liars as is their ilk. No compo this time love!
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Nov 8 2010, 12:38 PM
The Muslim Council of Britain said it was “deeply concerned”. A spokesman said: “Such incidents are sadly becoming more common.”

fcuk off you tossers, more common my arse, the only thing that is becoming more common is you clowns saying every thing is a racist attack.
and more women wearing burkas.
Ha bet they didn;t count on cctv not backing up their story. No wonder people fcuking hate them. They are always trying to make a buck or be the victim it makes my blood boil.
Edited by Wigone, Nov 8 2010, 12:46 PM.
They don't like it up 'em.
Don't tell them your name Pike.
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Takiya gone wrong, hahahaha what a shame NOT :D
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Nov 8 2010, 12:44 PM
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Nov 8 2010, 12:38 PM
The Muslim Council of Britain said it was “deeply concerned”. A spokesman said: “Such incidents are sadly becoming more common.”

fcuk off you tossers, more common my arse, the only thing that is becoming more common is you clowns saying every thing is a racist attack.
and more women wearing burkas.
Ha bet they didn;t count on cctv not backing up their story. No wonder people fcuking hate them. They are always trying to make a buck or be the victim it makes my blood boil.
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'islam should get what ever it demands, all criticism of it is racism' -Pat Condell

Dont bite the hand that feeds you,
it may punch you in the face.
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Thanks for clearing that up Cutter. Just shows what liars they really are and how deceiving they can be.
But if I was the Bus Driver these Ninjas would not be riding my bus.
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old story...they were chucked off for acting like morons...not for looking like morons.
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