Barriers to protect bus drivers have been installed on Metro's entire fleet, the Los Angeles transit agency said.
Barriers to protect bus drivers have been installed on Metro 's entire fleet, the transit agency said Tuesday.
The shatterproof, tempered glass barriers constructed of steel and laminated low-reflectivity material are designed to protect drivers. In April, the Metro board approved an emergency procurement motion to accelerate the installation following an uptick in crime on the Los Angeles transit system, some of which targeted drivers.>Sign up for NBC LA's News Headlines newsletter.
Metro also has added onboard cameras, digital video recorders and emergency buttons that operators can use to call for help. The agency has also mandated de-escalation training, and launched a"See Something, Say Something" campaign to encourage riders to report issues and stay vigilant. Under state law, assaults on bus operators are punishable by up to three years in prison and a $10,000 fine.The completion of the barrier installation comes at the end of a year that saw several high-profile crimes involving Metro, including ain which a passenger was shot and killed. That bus was equipped with a safety barrier designed to prevent a hijacker from approaching the driver and taking control of the bus. in downtown Los Angeles.
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