The Utah House of Representatives voted unanimously to approve a resolution that aims to recognize the role transit workers play in Utah and bring awareness to a rise in assault cases against them.
SALT LAKE CITY — Neil Uemura can still vividly remember the nightUemura, a 20-year military veteran and Utah Transit Authority bus operator, was taking a short break at the Millcreek TRAX Station, 210 W. 3300 South in South Salt Lake, when he noticed someone who looked "off" at the station. He went over to check on the man and was assaulted.
He suffered fractured ribs, a punctured eardrum and other head injuries from what UTA officials described as an "unprovoked" three-minute attack. Uemura says he's thankful that he hasn't had any lingering effects from what happened, while the man was arrested and later charged with multiple felonies in relation to the incident.
"It's not just me. It's not just an isolated incident," Uemura said. "Something does have to be done about this. I'm not sure what, but I guess that's what we're all here for, to figure out what's going on."
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