Musn't Keep Andy's Fans Waiting Mark Biesemeyer has felt his share of icy glares while at work. He has been snickered at, called nasty names and even fended off volatile situations. But Biesemeyer does not apologize for his job as a tour bus inspector. Biesemeyer is one of 22 inspectors at the Missouri Division of Motor Carrier and Railroad Safety. Among other things, the agency is responsible for conducting surprise inspections of charter buses, terminal inspections and follow-up compliance reviews.
Inspectors do what they can to keep the surprise examinations hassle-free for passengers.
But Biesemeyer says he still hears about it when he makes 40 or 50 passengers late for their next Branson show or scheduled event. One time, a woman said she was going to inform her senator that the state had made her late for the Andy Williams show. Inspector Gary Riddle says passengers might change their tune if they could see under some of the buses they're traveling in. I've seen others with missing lug nuts, missing brake lights or unsecured passenger seats. A surprise motor coach inspection takes about 25 minutes when three inspectors are working.