CapMetro leaders and operators press for immediate security changes after on-board killing

May 23, 2025

Capital Metro said an onboard attack that left a customer dead prompted a moment of silence and renewed promises to improve security; dozens of current and former operators told the board they feel unsafe and urged quicker, specific fixes including a transit police presence and stronger enforcement of rider rules.

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Capital Metro leaders on May 19 addressed a fatal attack on one of the agency’s buses and heard more than two hours of public comment from current and former operators and other staff calling for faster, concrete safety measures.

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