[Solved] A, bus conductor killed a passenger. Is the operator civilly liable?

Q.	A, bus conductor killed a passenger. Is the operator civilly liable?
A.	Yes, based on contract, but with defense of the diligence of a good father of a family;
B.	Yes, based on quasi-delict;
C.	Yes, based on breach of contract of carriage, but cannot interpose the defense of due diligenc;
D.	Yes, but subsidiary in case of insolvency of the driver.
Answer» C. Yes, based on breach of contract of carriage, but cannot interpose the defense of due diligenc;

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