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Bus Drivers Demand Fare Quoting End | Washington DC News
Metro bus drivers are sounding the alarm over a new fare-quoting policy that’s putting them at greater risk—especially since two-thirds of assaults on drivers stem from fare disputes. The union, ATU Local 689, is demanding the rule be scrapped, citing a violent August attack and years of ignored safety concerns. Metro counters that overall assaults have dropped 22%, pointing to safety investments like cameras, barriers, and increased police presence—but the union dismisses the data as misleading. With driver safety hanging in the balance, a standoff looms as Metro refuses to reverse course…
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