Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Latest.asp?I1=ID&I2=74272" target="_blank"><b>Latest: OrSen: Disney’s rides aren’t common carriers, but what about its monorail?</b></a> <p>The <i>Orlando Sentinel</i> evaluates whether Walt Disney World's conventional transport systems, such as buses, ferries and monorails should be considered common carriers. Common carriers are held to much stricter safety standards than other businesses under the law.</p>
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Disney transportation annually carries more people than just about any City in America. I'd argue that they should be held to the same standard of care.
Originally Posted By MPierce It's pretty obvious that Disney is trying to side step safety issues in the hopes of saving a buck.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper I don't know if I would put it that way. I'd say they are trying to sidestep beauracracy in order to save time, energy and expense.
Originally Posted By MPierce If they are classified as a common carrier the liability factor, and the rules governing their operaton are much stricter. Disney knows exactly what they are doing, and why.
Originally Posted By MPierce Let me quote from the ruling on the lawsuit brought about because of a supposed injury on the ToT. The ToT was ruled to not fall under the guidelines for common carriers. >> an Orange County judge ruled that Disney World could not be held to the same strict safety standards as bus companies, airlines and other so-called “common carriers. << It's all about money, and skirting safety issues.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I don't know if I would put it that way. I'd say they are trying to sidestep beauracracy in order to save time, energy and expense. >> I'd say they are doing whatever they can to try and prevent themselves from paying when they kill/maim/injure people because they have the money and power to do so. I'd say they've done a great job in cutting safety corners ''in order to save time, energy and expense'' as you put it!
Originally Posted By SFH WDW's Monorail system should be looked at as transportation. But attractions such as Tower of Terror should not be held to the same standard. In attractions, you EXPECT stresses on your body. You are riding them for entertainment, not transportation.
