Metro says safety measures in effect to protect riders
Law enforcement contracts are expected to be slowly phased out, with the goal of having the agency's in-house department ready to take over by 2029.
Law enforcement contracts are expected to be slowly phased out, with the goal of having the agency's in-house department ready to take over by 2029.
Metro bus evacuated after reports of armed man sleeping on bus
According to law enforcement, they received reports of a man on the bus possibly holding a gun while sleeping.
According to law enforcement, they received reports of a man on the bus possibly holding a gun while sleeping.
Metro votes to create their own police force
The decision comes after a string of violent and deadly attacks on/near Metro buses and trains.
The decision comes after a string of violent and deadly attacks on/near Metro buses and trains.
9-year-old boy dies after car crashes into Metro bus near Compton
The 9-year-old boy was a passenger in the sedan that collided with a Metro bus Monday.
The 9-year-old boy was a passenger in the sedan that collided with a Metro bus Monday.
Several hurt in bus crash in Compton
A scary crash between a bus and a sedan in Compton left several people hurt.
A scary crash between a bus and a sedan in Compton left several people hurt.
5 injured after crash involving Metro bus near Compton
Five people were injured, four critically, during a crash involving a sedan and Metro bus near Compton.
Five people were injured, four critically, during a crash involving a sedan and Metro bus near Compton.
Father of 4 shot and killed on Metro train; suspects on the run
A deadly shooting broke out inside a Los Angeles Metro train as police believe three suspects are on the run.
A deadly shooting broke out inside a Los Angeles Metro train as police believe three suspects are on the run.
Man killed in Metro train in South LA
A man was shot and killed inside a Metro train -- marking yet another attack taking place at Los Angeles' public transit property.
A man was shot and killed inside a Metro train -- marking yet another attack taking place at Los Angeles' public transit property.
LA Metro to increase frequency, reliability
Several bus lines across Los Angeles County are expected to see an increase in service with the aim of getting riders to their destinations faster, and Metro is preparing Thursday for the program's launch.
Several bus lines across Los Angeles County are expected to see an increase in service with the aim of getting riders to their destinations faster, and Metro is preparing Thursday for the program's launch.
LA Metro to increase frequency, reliability
Several bus lines across Los Angeles County are expected to see an increase in service with the aim of getting riders to their destinations faster, and Metro is preparing Thursday for the program's launch.
Several bus lines across Los Angeles County are expected to see an increase in service with the aim of getting riders to their destinations faster, and Metro is preparing Thursday for the program's launch.
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.