Baltimore buses to tape driver, passenger conversations with ‘Black Box’

Seriously? Yes, unfortunately. Privacy be damned, we have a bus to run here.

The MTA says the move is aimed at helping investigate crimes, accidents and poor customer service, according to the Sun.

The conversations will be recorded by a locked “black box” that can store up to 30 days of audio and video information. It could be opened in the event of an accident, an incident involving a passenger or a complaint against a driver, the newspaper says.

The buses will be also marked with signs to alert passengers to the open mics.

via Baltimore buses to tape driver, passenger conversations.