Assault
Police seek man in two attacks on MBTA bus drive
Boston Globe | By Rebecca Fiore | January 07, 2015 MBTA Transit Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man who allegedly attacked and spit on a bus driver in October and then threatened her in December. The man attacked the driver and spit on her at 2:50 p.m. on Oct. 21 after…
Read MoreThe MBTA Recommends Firing Driver Suspended for Passenger Altercation
Boston Globe | By Ellen O’Leary | 12.27.14 The MBTA has recommended firing the bus driver who was suspended for fighting with a passenger last Saturday, according to The Boston Globe. A rider captured video of a forty-year-old Route 1 bus driver arguing with a male passenger. On the video, the passenger appeared to spit…
Read MoreCarmen’s Union Criticizes MBTA Over Dismissal of Assaulted Driver
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact James O’Brien Email: jobrien@carmensunion.org Phone: (617) 835-0678 Carmen’s Union Criticizes MBTA Over Dismissal of Assaulted Driver Delayed Installation of Operator Protections a Problem, as Assaults on Drivers Continue Boston, Mass. December 26th, 2014 — Despite continued and escalating unprovoked assaults on local bus drivers, the MBTA has failed to take…
Read MoreLocal 589 President Testifies at State House
This past Tuesday, Local 589’s President John Lee testified at the State House in support of legislation, S 718, to help stem the rise of attacks on MBTA employees. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Sal DiDomenico, would allow police, with probable cause, to arrest suspects who assault public employees. As the law stands now, unless a police officer actually sees…
Read MorePolice seek MBTA spitting suspect
By Item Staff | The Daily Item LYNN — Transit Police detectives are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly spat on an MBTA bus driver while getting off the vehicle near Central Square. The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 18, on the Route 435 bus as it was traveling in Lynn, according…
Read MoreRise in Attacks on MBTA Drivers Includes Urine Throwing
Bostinno | Emily Payne | June 11, 2013 The MBTA consistently churns out horrid, hilarious, and shocking news stories for the city of Boston. From the poop bus to frisky riders, it’s always an adventure. A not-so-funny reality is that attacks on MBTA drivers is on the rise: 50 assaults have been reported this year, which is about a…
Read MoreMan allegedly spit at T driver
Boston Herald | Sunday, July 14, 2013 | By Ariel Rodriguez A 22-year-old Boston man is expected in Lynn District Court tomorrow accused of spitting at an MBTA bus driver after a dispute on a Route 435 bus in Lynn on June 18, transit police say. Jeffrey Martinez was arrested and charged with assault and…
Read MoreSerenity on Route 15 bus in Roxbury
Boston Globe | By Martine Powers July 15, 2013 MBTA bus driver Miguel Goncalves said he maintains an easygoing, respectful attitude with his passengers on Route 15 in Roxbury. An MBTA bus driver for 11 years, he knows that every interaction with a rider is a conflict waiting to escalate. He knows that Route 15…
Read MoreImportant Hearing this Tuesday (5/16) at the State House
Brothers and Sisters, There is a hearing on Tuesday (5/16) from 1-5 PM at the State House in room in A-2 on H.1669. If passed, this bill would impose stricter punishments for those convicted of assaulting public transit workers. The bill, put forth by State Rep. Joe McGonagle, Jr. of Everett, also includes coughing, spitting, or flinging bodily…
Read MorePushing for Stiffer Penalties for Driver Assaults
Today, several of our members courageously testified about the physical and verbal assaults they endured while simply doing their jobs. Their testimony was heard by members of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary in support of H.1669, which would impose stricter punishments for those convicted of assaulting public transit workers. If you were unable to attend…
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