In response to a joyride incident involving an empty R train in Queens, the head of the NYC transit union called for improved safety measures. The incident occurred on January 25, sparking concerns about the vulnerability of new R160 train models to unauthorized access. Union interim president John V. Chiarello stated that breaches threaten both transit staff and the public. MTA Chair Janno Lieber also condemned the incident as unacceptable and indicative of security lapses, stressing the need for enhanced supervision and protocols to protect both personnel and passengers.
Chiarello emphasized that any breach of security on rolling stock endangers both NYC Transit personnel and the public, necessitating improved safety measures.
MTA Chair Janno Lieber labeled the incident as unacceptable, highlighting it as a security failure that impacted the safety of all riders.
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