MTD Bus Slams Into Stolen Vehicle as Driver Tries to Flee from Police Santa Barbara police respond to the scene of a collision between a stolen vehicle and a Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District bus. Fewer than 10 people were aboard the bus and did not initially complain of injuries, but some later sought medical treatment, according to police. (Santa Barbara Police Department photo) By Janene Scully, Noozhawk North County Editor | @JaneneScully | UPDATED 8:31 p.m May 15, 2021 | 5:37 p.m. The driver of a stolen vehicle fleeing police has been arrested following a collision with a Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District bus on Saturday, according to the Santa Barbara Police Department.