CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A bus caught fire in northeast Charlotte on Thursday afternoon.
The incident happened on Education Way near Mallard Creek Church Road.
The bus is owned by Uptown Charters. NBC Charlotte reached out to the company and left a message but haven’t heard back. On its website the company touts its quote, “safe, affordable and reliable transportation.
“That’s crazy!”
UNCC students react to bus fire outside ‘The Flats’ apartment community.@wcnc is reaching out to the company to learn more. pic.twitter.com/yDIu2okvHW
Someone on the scene told NBC Charlotte the bus lost its power steering, and had to pull over. That’s when the lone passenger got out. At that point, the driver noticed smoke, got off the bus and then the back of the bus caught fire.
Crazy bus fire near the Flats at Mallard Creek apartment complex. A driver and one passenger were on the bus. No injuries. @wcnc
It's not a @CATSRideTransit bus. It appears to be owned by @RaginUptown. The apartment complex uses them to shuttle UNCC students to and from campus. pic.twitter.com/Cf8DglokMs
The Flats at Mallard Creek apartment complex reportedly uses the bus to shuttle UNCC students to and from campus.
Billy Peterson works with the property management company at the Flats. He says the busses are used to transport UNCC students to and from campus.
“It’s definitely scary,” Peterson said. “Our first instinct, of course, is to make sure everybody gets off safely. Our goal is always to ensure quality and safety for our residents.”