The Brief
- A charter bus from Puyallup to Leavenworth broke down, stranding over 50 passengers overnight, with safety concerns raised about the bus and driver.
- Despite promises for a replacement, the same malfunctioning bus returned, forcing passengers to seek shelter and alternative transportation.
- Charter Up refunded organizer Naomi Graham and is considering additional reimbursements for mileage and hotel costs.
LEAVENWORTH, Wash. – A holiday tradition for more than a decade took a frightening turn over the weekend when a charter bus carrying more than 50 passengers from Puyallup to Leavenworth broke down, leaving the group stranded for hours overnight in the cold.
The trip, organized by Puyallup mom Naomi Graham, has now gained attention online after her daughter posted about the ordeal on TikTok.
“Nowhere was anyone planning that they weren’t coming home Saturday night,” said Graham.…