LA buses have panic buttons, but they reportedly don't work
A recent transportation meeting revealed major shortcomings on LA DASH buses, including radio systems that do not work and panic buttons that aren't connected to any emergency services
A recent transportation meeting revealed major shortcomings on LA DASH buses, including radio systems that do not work and panic buttons that aren't connected to any emergency services
Metro's Tap-to-Exit pilot program begins
Passengers are required to use a TAP card to pay the fare before boarding a bus or train. Under the pilot program that began Tuesday, passengers exiting the Metro B (Red) Line train at the North Hollywood station are required to again tap the fare card to leave the station.
Passengers are required to use a TAP card to pay the fare before boarding a bus or train. Under the pilot program that began Tuesday, passengers exiting the Metro B (Red) Line train at the North Hollywood station are required to again tap the fare card to leave the station.
Amid safety concerns, Metro begins Tap-to-Exit pilot program
Riders in North Hollywood will now have to tap both in and out to enter and exit the subway station.
Riders in North Hollywood will now have to tap both in and out to enter and exit the subway station.
Metro bus driver arrested for alleged assault of passenger
Officials said an argument started over sexual favors between the bus driver and passenger.
Officials said an argument started over sexual favors between the bus driver and passenger.
Another Metro bus driver reportedly attacked in Los Angeles
An investigation is underway after another Metro bus driver was reportedly attacked while on the job Monday.
An investigation is underway after another Metro bus driver was reportedly attacked while on the job Monday.
Metro buses being called 'LA's biggest homeless shelter' by riders
Some call it “Los Angeles' biggest homeless shelter." Riders are complaining that Metro buses are being used as a place to sleep.
Some call it “Los Angeles' biggest homeless shelter." Riders are complaining that Metro buses are being used as a place to sleep.
Metro looking to deploy more officers, use technology to prevent crimes
Metro is taking several steps to bolster public safety following a rash of violent incidents on buses and trains.
Metro is taking several steps to bolster public safety following a rash of violent incidents on buses and trains.
Recent attacks on LA Metro transit system prompt proposed safety measures at Thursday’s board meeting
Following a series of violent attacks on the region’s public transit system, the Los Angeles County Metro Board of Directors Thursday will consider additional safety measures.
Following a series of violent attacks on the region’s public transit system, the Los Angeles County Metro Board of Directors Thursday will consider additional safety measures.
Metro to considering changes to improve safety
Following several violent incidents involving operators, Metro?s Board of Directors approved the installation of protective barriers for drivers on roughly 2,000 buses. The agency?s entire fleet is expected to be fitted with the new barriers by the end of the year.
Following several violent incidents involving operators, Metro?s Board of Directors approved the installation of protective barriers for drivers on roughly 2,000 buses. The agency?s entire fleet is expected to be fitted with the new barriers by the end of the year.
Metro violence: Timeline of recent incidents
There have been at least seven attacks on or near Metro buses and trains in the last month.
There have been at least seven attacks on or near Metro buses and trains in the last month.
Suspect in Metro bus stabbing in Lynwood was a repeat offender, sources say
Sources told FOX 11 the suspect has been arrested at least 14 times and there was even a warrant out for his arrest for using a knife in a previous assault.
Sources told FOX 11 the suspect has been arrested at least 14 times and there was even a warrant out for his arrest for using a knife in a previous assault.
Passenger stabbed on Metro bus in Lynwood
A suspect has been arrested after a passenger was stabbed on a Metro bus in Lynwood.
A suspect has been arrested after a passenger was stabbed on a Metro bus in Lynwood.
Officials seek solutions amid Metro violence
A stabbing on a Metro bus in Lynwood became the latest incident in a series of violence on the transit system.
A stabbing on a Metro bus in Lynwood became the latest incident in a series of violence on the transit system.
Another stabbing reported on Metro bus
The stabbing on a Metro bus comes one day after a man was charged with murder for allegedly shooting a fellow passenger on a Metro bus last week.
The stabbing on a Metro bus comes one day after a man was charged with murder for allegedly shooting a fellow passenger on a Metro bus last week.
Commerce Metro shooting: Man charged after randomly walking up to passenger, killing him
According to the DA's Office, as the bus came to a stop, the suspect walked to the rear exit, stopped behind Juan Luis Gomez-Ramirez, pointed a gun at his head and shot him.
According to the DA's Office, as the bus came to a stop, the suspect walked to the rear exit, stopped behind Juan Luis Gomez-Ramirez, pointed a gun at his head and shot him.
Special education teacher leaves behind wife, 1-year-old son after being shot, killed on LA Metro bus
Juan Luis Gomez-Ramirez leaves behind his wife and the couple's 1-year-old son after he was shot and killed while riding a Metro bus in Los Angeles County.
Juan Luis Gomez-Ramirez leaves behind his wife and the couple's 1-year-old son after he was shot and killed while riding a Metro bus in Los Angeles County.
Dad of 1-year-old shot, killed in LA bus
Juan Luis Gomez-Ramirez leaves behind his wife and the couple's 1-year-old son after he was shot to death inside a Metro bus in the City of Commerce.
Juan Luis Gomez-Ramirez leaves behind his wife and the couple's 1-year-old son after he was shot to death inside a Metro bus in the City of Commerce.
Person shot and killed on Metro bus in Commerce; 4th attack this week
According to the sheriff's office, the suspect approached the victim from behind and opened fire.
According to the sheriff's office, the suspect approached the victim from behind and opened fire.
Metro safety: LA Mayor Bass orders 'surge' in law enforcement visibility on transit system
Los Angeles Mayor and Metro Board of Directors Chair Karen Bass said Thursday she has ordered an "immediate surge" in public safety personnel on buses and trains to increase their visibility and deter crime.
Los Angeles Mayor and Metro Board of Directors Chair Karen Bass said Thursday she has ordered an "immediate surge" in public safety personnel on buses and trains to increase their visibility and deter crime.
Mayor Bass addresses Metro safety
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joined Metro leaders at a news conference as she introduced a motion intended to make Metro safer for riders and operators.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joined Metro leaders at a news conference as she introduced a motion intended to make Metro safer for riders and operators.