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Violent attacks against bus drivers soar, forcing Biden admin to take action
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Federal authorities and officials have speculated that pandemic anxiety and lockdown frustration may have led to the sharp increase in incidents over the past two years.
"Assaults on transit workers are unacceptable, and I look forward to working with leaders across the transit industry on ways to further enhance the safety of these essential workers," Buttigieg stressed. Peter Aitken is a Fox News Digital reporter with a focus on national and global news.
The FTA found that the rate of attacks had already increased by 121% between 2008 and 2021, setting the stage for even worse incidents since the coronavirus pandemic due to the stress and pent-up frustration of lockdown policies.
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