The statement says one rider was harassing passengers and attacked another passenger who tried to intervene.
Four other violent attacks have been reported within the Metro Vancouver transit system over the past several weeks, including a man whose throat was slashed and Tuesday’s fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Ethan Bespflug.
Officials with Local 134 say the attack is another strong warning that better safety measures are needed on the Blue Bus system.Article content “Even in West Vancouver our drivers and passengers need more safety measures to try to reduce the chance of violence on our buses or at bus loops and stations,” Cornel Neagu, president of Local 134, said in the statement.
He also wants to see more action from the provincial and federal governments to address the growing mental health and addictions crisis. “Our drivers see a continually escalating problem with riders who have serious drug, alcohol and mental health problems and who depend on our buses for transportation,” said Neagu.Violence on transit has increased post-pandemic, police and union officials sayOur in-depth journalism is possible thanks to the support of our subscribers. For just $3.50 per week, you can get unlimited, ad-lite access to The Vancouver Sun, The Province, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites.
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