SEPTA, bulletproof glass and george w. bush

A SWAT team shot up SEPTA’s new protective cockpit for bus drivers. It passed the test.
Tim the Crash-Test Dummy survived 16 bullets that thudded into ballistic glass inches from his head. The shots were fired in a tight pattern by a pair of onrushing Bucks County SWAT team officers simulating an attack on a transit bus operator.
SEPTA to stress test bulletproof glass enclosures to protect bus drivers
After bus drivers' most recent contract with SEPTA included bulletproof enclosures on buses, the new additions will be put to the test.
SEPTA demonstrates bulletproof glass to shield bus drivers
SEPTA is working to ensure no other bus drivers are shot and killed while operating a SEPTA vehicle as they demonstrate bulletproof glass to be installed in some buses.
SEPTA to install bulletproof glass to shield bus operators
In the wake of the shooting death of a SEPTA bus driver nearly a year and a half ago, the agency will place eight protective shields in its busses in a pilot program to protect drivers.
SEPTA tests bullet-resistant glass enclosures aimed at protecting Philly bus drivers
SEPTA said it initially will run eight buses with the compartments to see what, if any, adjustments are needed and to get driver feedback.
SEPTA to test bulletproof enclosures for bus drivers
In an effort to protect its bus drivers, SEPTA plans to pilot bulletproof compartments for operators this spring, when eight buses will be equipped with floor-to-ceiling enclosures, at a cost of $15,000 each.

Metro bus crashes into Madison building

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Thailand bus overturns in ditch killing at least 18 passengers
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Investigation underway after woman hit by PRT bus in Oakland
One person is in the hospital after being hit by a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus in Oakland Wednesday morning.
Woman Annoyed at 'Rude' Fellow Passenger on Bus—Then She Looks Behind Her
A woman riding the bus grew annoyed at a fellow passenger—until she had a realization.
5 suspects wanted for assaulting woman on SEPTA bus in Philadelphia in December, police say
Philadelphia police are looking for five people they say assaulted a woman on a SEPTA bus in the city late last year.
New digital bus stops rolled out across county
The digital boards show details of bus journeys in real time. Lincolnshire County Council said 24 large screens had been ...
First time on Houston’s Metro bus? Here’s what you need to know about fares, stops and schedules
Riders need a valid form of payment before boarding, such as the reloadable Metro Q Fare Card, or mobile tickets that can be ...
SEPTA introduces new bus, metro line names; debuts spring schedules
The transit agency also introduced new spring bus and metro schedules on Sunday and will implement more route schedules for ...
Traffic solutions sought after bus gate is axed
Wider solutions to address a neighbourhood's traffic-choked roads are being sought after a controversial plan to install a ...
CapMetro opening new bus routes in East Austin, part of Project Connect investment
East and Southeast Austin residents will have access to two new rapid bus routes starting Sunday. The new routes — 800 ...