The transit agency says efforts are already underway to protect passengers from violence.
RICHMOND – A brazen attack on a female BART passenger is prompting calls for increased safety across the entire transit system, but the agency says efforts are already underway.
“We’ve pulled the surveillance video for evidence and to provide to the district attorney,” BART said in a statement. “This attack was horrific and unacceptable,” Bay Area Council President and CEO Jim Wunderman said in a statement. “BART riders expect and deserve to feel safe. Concerns about crime and safety are a big reason many riders cite for not returning to the system. And terrifying incidents like this only validate and amplify fears that riders have.
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