RTD should do more to ensure drivers operate safely, says state audit

The Regional Transportation District needs to step up its oversight over how safely its bus and train drivers are operating their vehicles, a new state audit says — particularly the bus drivers employed by private companies under contract to Denver’s transit agency. RTD in fiscal 2014 spent about $115 million on contracts with private bus companies, according to the audit commissioned by the Colorado Office of the State Auditor. RTD officials said they agreed with the audit’s recommendations. “Safety…