Ride On operators want fire-prone vehicles pulled from road Montgomery County bus drivers said Monday they feared for the safety of their passengers and themselves amid a greater focus on public vehicles that have caught fire in recent months.

As first reported by The Washington Examiner, five Ride On buses since 2009 have combusted. The 50 Champion model vehicles, which resemble airport-style shuttle buses, represent about an eighth of the county bus fleet but have been the only buses to catch fire during that time.

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