The Transport Workers Union (TWU) of America is pushing for the introduction of bulletproof compartments on buses to protect MTA bus operators from the rising incidents of gun violence and assaults. In light of recent fatalities among bus drivers in major cities, the TWU conducted a ballistics demonstration to showcase the effectiveness of these compartments. Union leaders described the need for such measures as vital for the safety of transit workers who face threats during their shifts. John Samuelsen, TWU International president, underscored the urgent necessity for such protective innovations to ensure operators do not fear for their safety while working.
The horror of transferring bus operators into bulletproof compartments can’t be understated; transit workers are facing a growing danger from gun violence and need better protection.
John Samuelsen emphasized the necessity of protective measures, stating that it’s unacceptable for bus operators to fear for their lives while doing their jobs.
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