The Command Post - Iraq - Buses Still Running In Baghdad

April 07, 2003

Buses Still Running In Baghdad

As U.S. tanks roll through Baghdad, residents are waiting for more ordinary transportation -- city buses.
At the Iraqi capital's main bus terminal, nearly 500 people, civilians and soldiers, stood waiting for a ride.

Others are trying to hitch-hike, but it's not clear where they're trying to go. Dust is clouding the air, stirred by a coming windstorm. A haze is also blanketing the city because of explosions and fires.

I've been watching several Baghdad cams today. I've been suprised to see buses, cars and even bicycles go by as if it is a normal day.

Posted By Michele Catalano at April 7, 2003 11:50 AM | TrackBack

Comments

I think that is a great statement to the Iraqi people - and our campaign to avoid civilian casualties.

Posted by: phred at April 7, 2003 11:52 AM

Bicycles are fantastic. You can dodge the craters with ease, and carry them past rubble and roadblocks.

You'd want pretty "bombproof" tires, though.

I guess the roads are pretty clear, though, if any buses can get through.

Posted by: bri at April 7, 2003 11:58 AM

Yeah..I was surprised to see video of tanks rolling down a Baghdad Bldv or freeway interspersed with what appeared to be muni buses.

Posted by: feste at April 7, 2003 12:04 PM