A man is facing charges including mischief and intimidation after a TTC bus driver was verbally abused in North York. The driver was operating a bus near Dre
A man is facing charges including mischief and intimidation after a TTC bus driver was verbally abused in North York.
When the driver let some passengers on board exit the bus, the man hopped on and continued his aggressive behaviour.Paul Sampalean, 38, of Toronto was arrested Tuesday and charged with mischief, intimidation and causing a disturbance.
In light of this and other recent events, Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 113 demands that the TTC and Toronto Police Service do everything in their power and jurisdiction to ensure that criminal, racist, and misogynistic behaviour towards transit workers be met with real and substantial consequences.
We are heartened by the response to date from Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Jamaal Myers. They have indicated their support for our member. Their support and that of co-workers and peers who have reached out to the member is much appreciated.
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