Lawmaker: Brutal attack on Nevada bus driver shows dire need for panic buttons, barriers around drivers
There’s a new push to add even more protection for bus drivers across the state. Assembly Bill 361 would add barriers around drivers to protect them from unruly passengers and give them immediate ...
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Proposal seeks to safeguard Nevada bus drivers from passenger assaults
A proposal in the Nevada Legislature would require public transit companies to install safety barriers and panic buttons amid ...
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IT bus drivers make the case for better wages to transit board. ‘We need to be able to pay our bills’
“We need to be able to feed our families; we need to be able to pay our bills as well,” said bus operator Stacy Catarina. She ...
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Transit Safety and Security Task Force to take early focus on physical barriers to protect drivers, safety at bus stops
The union representing King County Metro drivers has announced a new Transit Safety and Security Task Force will hold its first meeting this month with a focus on initiatives including a first ...
Darwin bus driver allegedly spat on, NT Police searching for trio
Police are searching for a trio who are alleged to have assaulted a Darwin bus driver at the weekend. About 6.15pm on Sunday, ...
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King County transit union leaders give update on new safety task force
The agency also plans to install better barriers to protect drivers and resume fare enforcement this spring. Both of those changes are supposed to allow bus drivers to safely monitor who getting ...
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Facing dangers on the job, Vt. lawmakers seek to add bus drivers to list of protected professionals
Surveillance video obtained by WCAX shows a recent unruly bus passenger throwing ... are looking at installing barriers on all city busses to better protect drivers. They are also doubling down ...