Allegations Of Verbal Abuse Shock The CTA
Passengers in transit on the Streeterville bus on Monday evening state that they witnessed the driver make highly threatening and abusive remarks to an elderly woman who wasn't fast enough at producing her RTA Reduced Fare Permit. Story Link Here
Witnesses state that the woman was unable to produce her permit while standing as the bus was in motion. According to the allegations, the driver "launched into a tirade of expletives" at the elderly passenger and called her derogatory names. The CTA was informed via an e-mail from a witness.
A representative from the Amalgamated Transit Union said "The union does not condone the behavior". The CTA has a policy that strongly encourages drivers to obtain a fare but stay out of fare disputes.
Sound - Off will follow the investigation closely.
Witnesses state that the woman was unable to produce her permit while standing as the bus was in motion. According to the allegations, the driver "launched into a tirade of expletives" at the elderly passenger and called her derogatory names. The CTA was informed via an e-mail from a witness.
A representative from the Amalgamated Transit Union said "The union does not condone the behavior". The CTA has a policy that strongly encourages drivers to obtain a fare but stay out of fare disputes.
Sound - Off will follow the investigation closely.
posted by CTA Sound-Off at 2:57 AM
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Overheard in Chicago
off topic
TOTAL miles to get to work from Midway to Belmont/Elston:
16.67
TOTAL time to take the CTA to get there: almost 2 hours
TOTAL miles to get from Union Station to Fox Lake:
54.60
TOTAL time to take the METRA to get there: 1 hour and 25 minutes
Because, having to use the Chicago CTA is just PRICELESS
muwahahahaaaa
What's going on? There are reports the CTA is shelling out major $$$$ for sculptures and other art.
A small article in this week's Chicago Reader wrote up something about it.
What's this all about????
What's going on? There are reports the CTA is shelling out major $$$$ for sculptures and other art.
A small article in this week's Chicago Reader wrote up something about it.
What's this all about????
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We suspects sweetheart deals here having to do with the Circle Line, unlawfully gaining support for a failing transit system, and padding the pockets of CTA board members.
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