A demonstration of the new safety barriers on BC Transit buses.
BC Transit is introducing new safety barriers to improve safety for drivers in Greater Victoria and other communities in the province.
.@BCTransit unveiling the new full driver door to help keep drivers safe while keeping that customer &driver interaction – door will be tested for 6mo to get feedback before installing it on all their busses @CHEK_News pic.twitter.com/WwLZ31TxYl
— Luisa Alvarez (@LuisaAlvarez95) November 22, 2017
The barrier, which is a full door made of Plexiglas, will physically separate drivers and passengers. The doors still allow drivers to interact with customers.
Full driver door allows drivers to keep that customer interaction while still staying safe @BCTransit @CHEK_News pic.twitter.com/TDrOwd5COe
— Luisa Alvarez (@LuisaAlvarez95) November 22, 2017
Five barriers, including three in Victoria, one in Abbotsford and one in Kelowna, will be installed for approximately $6,000 each over the next six months.
The pilot project of full doors started after a number of attacks against drivers. BC Transit has also installed closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras, driver training, partnerships with first responders and enhanced communication technology on the bus.
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