The Chronicle found that experience, not rest, was a larger factor. The one-third of drivers with the least experience contributed 50 percent of accidents, and Metro's most experienced drivers get the most overtime opportunities. The next two largest transportation systems in Texas also have no overtime limits. The longest shift of the year came June 2, when Larry Black drove for 21 hours and 18 minutes. Metro has 1,300 drivers and could use 200 more, said Arndt.
Officials add it can be cheaper to pay overtime than to hire enough drivers to eliminate it.
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