Mar 02, 2020 the mta is investigating after video appears to show one of its bus driver spitting on a woman in brooklyn. What to do following an mta bus accident michael j. Try to get that representatives name andor id number and a copy of the report. Fed up due to rash of assaults, mta bus drivers gather to. How to complain effectively mtanew york city transit. Did it involve your driver, another customer, aar staff, the vehicle. Theres never a typical day working and driving the bus for mta. For citylink, locallink, metro subwaylink, light raillink, marc train and commuter bus.
Did it involve your driver, another customer, aar staff, the vehicle, subscription service, or something else. Last week, rides to wellness was suspended after a bus driver tested positive for covid19. Mta new york city transit bus driver salaries in the. Carson suspends bus service due to covid19, mayor calls. There is this one mta bus driver on the sim30 today 31120 bus number 2433, at approximately 7. Feb 20, 2020 mta officials gathered with bus operators and representatives from the transport workers union on thursday to say enough is enough. Bus driver accused of spitting on passenger after dispute. On august 22, two passengers got into a fight over a vacant seat on a bus in dundalk, after which the bus driver allowed the suspect back onto the bus after the fight, according to a police report. Mta 2019 final proposed budget november financial plan 20192022 complete financial plan report volume 1 volume 2 presentation to the board. An offduty mta bus driver drunkenly crashed his car into another vehicle on staten island early saturday, police said. Transit is a major part of new yorkers daily life and its how the majority of the people get around. That bus driver, hiding behind the one mask he was given by the department, said at least 100 drivers were considering a strike over what they said were unsafe conditions. Mdotmta bus driver tests positive for the coronavirus. Mta suspends all fixed routes bus service, still offers.
You deal with hundreds of different personalities, some good some bad and some that are life changing. Then, the driver pulled out of the bus lane into the next lane and remained there for the duration of the red traffic light until it turned green. Apr 08, 2020 that bus driver, hiding behind the one mask he was given by the department, said at least 100 drivers were considering a strike over what they said were unsafe conditions. An mta driver navigates a b26 bus in bedfordstuyvesant, brooklyn, march 23, 2020. Mta service cuts prompt concerns about bus overcrowding. Mar 27, 2020 the transport workers union said 61yearold bus driver oliver cyrus and 49yearold conductor peter petrassi died thursday. An mta bus driver was attacked on his bus in brooklyn tuesday night, apparently by a young man who ran up to the bus as it was pulling away from a previous stop. One of them zoomed past us on the left and stopped in. Mta 2019 budget and 20192022 financial plan adoption materials.
By comparison, the nypd has lost members to covid19 from a workforce of more than 55,000 people, while the fdny has suffered two deaths among its more than 40,000 employees. The bus driver depicted in it has been pulled from service while an investigation takes places. Mta bus driver in serious condition after shooting saturday. Deficiencies in the oversight of school bus driver. Mta bus driver attacked after not stopping for passenger. You should report a bus safety issue you observe as soon as possible, but at least within 60 days. Response to mta s statement on 2014 subway report card july 31, 2014pdf new york city transit fare facts july 2014 group statement on scoping of proposed rezoning of the vanderbilt avenue corridor july 16, 2014. In a statement, an mta spokesperson called the video disturbing. Mta new york city transit nyc transit and mta bus company are committed to providing nondiscriminatory service to ensure that.
Nyc bus drivers fight mta for coronavirus protective masks. The motor carrier company that employs a bus driver must file an application for qualification on behalf of the prospective bus driver with the new york state department of motor vehicles. Complaints that get results nypirg straphangers campaign. Mar 23, 2020 new york city local buses about 4,200 of the mtas 5,600bus fleet are now boarding via reardoor only. Nov 01, 2018 you should report a bus safety issue you observe as soon as possible, but at least within 60 days. New york city local buses about 4,200 of the mtas 5,600bus fleet are now boarding via reardoor only. Bus driver class b bus driver former employee east ny brooklyn september, 2019 my experience with the spring creek depot was a very stressful one. The driver refused to open the door to let me and 5 other passengers on the bus. Baltimore wjz a 30yearold mta bus driver is in serious condition after being shot in the chest saturday night, according to baltimore city police. Send a copy of your letter to mta nyc transit president and to the. On february 25, 2009 the bus driver was issued, and accepted, a 20 day suspension. The freedom of information law foil provides that any person has the right to request copies of specific mta and related agency documents. Mta bus driver in serious condition after shooting.
A safety complaint is related to the mechanical condition of the bus bald tires, brakes that might be faulty, lights not properly operating, etc. An mta representative may come to the scene to collect information from both you and the bus driver, then generate a written report. Mar 27, 2020 a guyanese metropolitan transportation authority mta bus operator in new york with 21 years on the job died from coronavirus yesterday, the second member of the agencys workforce to succumb. On january 26, 2009 the bus driver attended a performance and evaluation class and qualified for returning to passenger service. Mta report on fatal bus crash doesnt say what the post. Jun 08, 2019 the bus driver, jose edwards, kept his job and apparently kept running lights. In order to drive a school bus, new applicants have to pass a criminal background check. I told the bus driver that he is also appreciated and remain pretty amazed. Transit worker edward acosta, 45, was charged with drinking and driving after. To my dismay, many of them have not submitted their complaints to mta new york city. Mta officials gathered with bus operators and representatives from the transport workers union on. If you are not requesting specific records under foil but have a complaint, commendation, question, or need general information, please use our customer feedback portal. Ben fractenbergthe city patafio, who represents bus drivers, filed a safety grievance monday against the mta, challenging the agencys position that masks are not personal protective equipment for bus drivers.
But the very report cited by the post, obtained by streetsblog, reveals that the mtas internal investigation ruled the collision was preventable, and that. Submit your complaint as soon as possible, while the details are still fresh in your mind. A guyanese metropolitan transportation authority mta bus operator in new york with 21 years on the job died from coronavirus yesterday, the. Consolidated interim financial statements as of and for the ninemonth period ended. Response to mtas statement on 2014 subway report card july 31, 2014pdf new york city transit fare facts july 2014 group statement on scoping of proposed rezoning of the vanderbilt avenue corridor july 16, 2014. The program wont be available for another 30 to 60 days, said mta director ed benning.
Video appears to show mta bus driver spit on passenger in. New york state bus drivers must be 18 years of age. Mar 15, 2020 baltimore wjz a 30yearold mta bus driver is in serious condition after being shot in the chest saturday night, according to baltimore city police. Mta fails in attempt to dismiss portion of bus drivers. Bus driver accused of spitting on passenger after dispute in. He was suspended for 10 days in 2016 after being seen blowing through a red light, according to mta data. Mta bus drivers call for system shutdown amid health and. File a title vi complaint report an incident of sexual misconduct on transit. The bus driver, jose edwards, kept his job and apparently kept running lights. Before retrieving a lost item, you must first file a report, which you may do by calling 511 or accessing the mta website under lost and found. Mta bus drivers call for system shutdown amid health and safety concerns by john and ken staff apr 7, 2020 while all nonessential businesses have been closed in california, there are still many people putting their health at risk to continue doing their jobs for the community. Carson suspends bus service due to covid19, mayor calls for. Select bus service routes will also load via the rear door.
Write about your complaint to mta new york city transit, paratransit division, customer relations, livingston street, brooklyn, ny, 11201. The incident took place saturday evening near ashland place and fulton street in clinton. Salary information comes from 10 data points collected directly from employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on indeed in the past 36 months. The union that represents bistate development employees identified him as dennis wallace in a tweet. One reason for the slog, according to the bus driver, is the huge jump in forhire vehicles. Working as a bus driver at mta new york city transit. If you are not requesting specific records under foil but have a complaint, commendation, question, or need general.
A slower turn at a bronx intersection by a bus driver could have saved the life of a 64yearold man, an mta report of an october accident concluded. The mta is investigating after video appears to show one of its bus driver spitting on a woman in brooklyn. Fed up due to rash of assaults, mta bus drivers gather to say. News mta fails in attempt to dismiss portion of bus drivers discrimination lawsuit viewed in context, the alleged pervasive, racist, and sexist comments and conduct preclude summary dismissal of. Mar 25, 2020 baltimore early wednesday morning, a spokesperson with mdotmta confirmed a bus driver tested positive for the coronavirus, or covid19. The mta slapped bus drivers with 4330 suspensions over a. The call to shut down the mta comes on the heels of an investigative report from cbslas david goldstein.
Sep 25, 2008 i complained to the mta about a bus not stopping at its stop in the parkchester section of the bronx the route has the buses go about a block out of their way, so rather than make the right, they just pick people up on that corner, and ignore the proper bus stop entirely. The ntsb is urging baltimore city public schools transportation department to take a good look at its policies on how it chooses bus drivers. Bus drivers hardest hit by deaths as covid19 devastates mta. Among the at least 33 subway and bus workers who have died from covid19, the mtas bus drivers have taken the biggest hit in an agency with more than 74,000 employees.
Apr 02, 2020 the call to shut down the mta comes on the heels of an investigative report from cbslas david goldstein. Mta report shows bus driver drove too fast, could have. According to officials, almost every week a bus driver is. First he barked no at me, then when i asked why not, since many other bus drivers have tu. If you like working with people and want to make a difference in your community, come help us run our growing transit system. Baltimore city police report that a city bus driver was shot by a passenger and is in serious condition. The mtas diagram of the crash that killed john lavery last october. Bus complaints are entered into a database and are then forwarded to. Nov 11, 2018 an offduty mta bus driver drunkenly crashed his car into another vehicle on staten island early saturday, police said.
The post ran a story today blaming the death of 64yearold john lavery in the bronx last october on a broken street light, not the bus driver who struck him. Questions, compliments, suggestions, or complaints. Where can i file a claim for personal injury or property damage occurring on mta property or involving an mta bus or train. Mta bus driver suspensions surge but drivers rarely fired. Baltimore early wednesday morning, a spokesperson with mdotmta confirmed a bus driver tested positive for the coronavirus, or covid19. Mta bus driver in serious condition after shooting saturday night moses said the bus driver was taken to the hospital in serious condition with. A metro transit bus driver is among the victims of the coronavirus. Monday marked the first weekday the mta is running the offpeak reduced express bus service daily due to. Mar 16, 2020 mta bus driver in serious condition after shooting saturday night moses said the bus driver was taken to the hospital in serious condition with a gunshot wound to the chest but has since been. Its really horrible baltimore mta passengers concerned. Applying to become an mta police officer requires an exam, as well as a number of other steps. Report brownsvilleeast new york, ny bus driver lenny lachman was charged with driving drunk in canarsie sunday morning, police said.