Hahahaha. And there I was, unavailable to pick at the right time. Lol.
It's getting to become a common incident with commercial transporters turning a blind eye to their vehicle faults. Some can't afford a proper repair and would just hope to manage one more trip, then another one more and the chain continues.
I usually check the tyres, exhaust fumes and vehicle framework before entering. Doesn't mean safety's assured, but one or two checks have been cleared from my worries.
Sometimes, you may not be able to check a vehicle before entering, not until it moves. Thanks for coming around Bro