A total of 202 buses are now equipped with the protective barriers.
NY MTA, union call for more penalties for bus operator attacks
The announcement came a week after a B15 bus operator was violently assaulted while driving.
The announcement came a week after a B15 bus operator was violently assaulted while driving.
SB 1416 and HB 951 both seek to curb violent threats against uniformed public servants in the workplace.
The final selection is a clear, retractable shield that covers the bus operator’s right side, which faces boarding or departing customers.
From 2013 to 2017, assaults reported by workers increased 15.2%, and lost revenue increased from $105M in 2015 to $225M in 2018.
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