As police continue searching for the suspect, the transit operator union is pushing for better security measures for drivers.

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(The Center Square) – Puget Sound leaders and union heads are demanding better protections for bus drivers after a King County Metro driver was recently killed.

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Leaders call for better transit safety after King County bus driver stabbing death

Woodfill said the Union is now demanding secure compartments for drivers on buses, similar to trains, to protect them from assaults.

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Transit union demands safety upgrades after bus driver murdered in Seattle's U-District

A fundraiser has been set up to help the family of a King County Metro bus driver who was stabbed to death while on the job.

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Fundraiser helps family of metro bus driver stabbed to death in Seattle

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Slog AM: King County Metro Bus Driver Fatally Stabbed, Luigi Mangione Charged with Terrorism over UHC CEO Killing, The Government Could Shut Down

The stabbing death of 59-year-old Shawn Yim on Wednesday marks the first killing of a King County Metro bus driver on the job in 26 years.

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King County Metro bus driver killed in fatal U District stabbing

Photo by Paolo Nicolello on unsplashI am deeply saddened at the senseless killing of one of our Metro Transit coach operators early this morning in the University District. My heart goes out to our operator’s family, friends and everyone at King County Metro Transit grieving this loss. In recent years, we have substantially increased funding to enhance security on our transit system. This tragic death is a reminder that we must continue to stren…

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Dembowski statement on killing of Metro Transit driver

A union is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the murder in Seattle of county bus driver Shawn Yim, reports Fox13. Authorities say there were […] The post Reward offered in murder of Seattle bus driver appeared first on AsAmNews.

Union demands action after King County Metro driver fatally stabbed on duty

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