Metro is rolling out another safety program Tuesday that aims to stop fare jumpers, and it comes after another attack on a transit operator in downtown Los Angeles.
Eric ResendizMetro is rolling out another safety program at the North Hollywood B Line station in an attempt to restore riders' peace of mind.is rolling out another safety program Tuesday that aims to stop fare jumpers, and it comes after another attack on a transit operator in downtown Los Angeles.requires riders to "tap out" when they reach their destination. That's in addition to tapping in for their fare when riders first board the transit system.
Metro officials say the new system is to ensure the transit system is used for "the purpose of travel by improving fare compliance." Other transit systems across the country have implemented similar "tap to exit" requirements.on buses and trains in the wake of violent assaults on transit operators and riders.Authorities are searching for a woman accused of attacking a Metro bus driver on Memorial Day, adding to a string of recent violent assaults targeting transit operators.
The bus driver allegedly recognized the possibly homeless attacker from previous incidents and attempted to stop her from entering the bus by closing the doors, according to the LAPD. However, the suspect's arm was pinned between the doors, and she allegedly lunged at the driver when the doors opened again. The suspect then grabbed the driver's eyeglasses, broke the glasses, and scratched the driver's face, police said.Related Topics
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