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Transit workers urge city action on safety, seniority and service policies at GoRaleigh
Summary
Several GoRaleigh operators and union representatives told council members about safety incidents, alleged contract violations, staffing shortages and operational problems including requests for Juneteenth schedule parity and review of the free‑fare program.
Drivers, supervisors and union leaders told the Raleigh City Council during public comment that safety, staffing and scheduling problems at GoRaleigh and its contractor Rapidev are harming workers and riders.
Several speakers identified themselves as current or long‑time GoRaleigh operators. Michael General, a bus operator, asked the city to operate on a modified schedule for Juneteenth, saying other regional agencies do so and that a change would give employees time to…
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