Board members of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority held a press conference Thursday morning to discuss a rash of high-profile crimes across the Metro bus and train lines and announce plans to increase law enforcement presence throughout the system. The board, which is comprised of local elected officials including Los Angeles Mayor Karen […]
Several bus lines throughout Los Angeles could face delays Friday as some LA Metro bus operators staged an apparent “sick out” amid safety concerns, the transit agency confirmed. According to the Metro, delays may be experienced on the following bus lines due to “staff shortages”: 2, 4, 18, 20, 33, 40, 45, 53, 66, 70, […]
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has approved the acquisition of new bus driver barriers following multiple high-profile violent incidents on Metro buses. The new plexiglass barriers will be larger and will provide more protection for drivers, and Metro leaders vow to expedite the process of getting them installed. Metro says the new barriers […]