Tag: Transit Operator Safety

Jun202017 by Lori JethaNo Comments

Free Guide: Transit Security & Surveillance Best Practices

Expert Advice Series, Risk Management, Transit, Video Camera Surveillance

Originally published by BusRide Magazine Working with customers in transportation industry for more than 17 years, we have helped many address the security needs of their business, prevent common safety issues, minimize risks, and avoid liabilities. We’ve analyzed the results of each project, looking at real life scenarios to uncover best practices. (more…)

Oct72014 by Lori JethaNo Comments

Make Transit Safer for Operators at APTA Expo

Stop Violence Against Drivers, Transit

According to the National Transit Database, assaults against transit operators have increased by 31% over the past six years. Driver assaults not only take a physical and emotional toll on the individual, but they can have a lasting financial impact on the transit system in terms of absenteeism, medical claims, and lawsuits. Although on-board technologies such as video surveillance and GPS fleet tracking can help deter crime and prevent operator assaults, more needs to be done to focus public awareness on the issue and encourage legislators to take a tougher stance on penalizing this type of violence. (more…)