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DESCRIPTION:On December 2nd I read our demand at the SFMTA Board meeting: Proof of 
 payment officers are not permitted to ask riders to get off of MUNI, to 
 obstruct people’s movement, or to put their hands on people or their 
 property. This demand is to protect riders from further negligence by 
 SFMTA. Specifically we want to focus on the riders who are seniors and/or 
 disabled. They especially should not be aggressively ticketed, blocked or 
 asked to get off of public transportation. \n\nI formed this group after I 
 was forced off the bus at night in an unfamiliar neighborhood even after I 
 had paid my fare. The enforcement of payment is deeply problematic, there 
 is not a specific protocol for proof of payment officers. Some people are 
 given a warning and are able stay on MUNI, while others are not only 
 ticketed, but asked to get off the bus. We need to speak up for our 
 community, we can't let this continue to happen to our most vulnerable 
 riders. Mayor Lurie is aware of this issue. I will continue to reach out to 
 members of our local government and I ask others to do the same so we can 
 get this emergency policy change put in place by January 2nd. This way we 
 can address the larger issues and keep riders safe. \n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2025/12/10/18882123.php
SUMMARY:Respect Our Seniors
LOCATION:SFMTA Customer Service Center on Van Ness and Market Street
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2025/12/10/18882123.php
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