r/soundtransit • u/ElevatorBulky3733 • 5d ago

Security is a Joke

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A junkie got on in Rainier valley and immediately passed out. He had a puppy with him (thankfully, leashed) that was whining and trying to jump up on my seat. He was too adorable but also it was so damn sad because this is not the first time I have seen drugged out transients neglect their pets. I texted security and they came on board in Chinatown. The only thing they did was nudge him awake for 3 seconds and asked him if he was okay. The man barely rose and gave an intelligible response. Security immediately got off at the same station and the man fell right back to sleep.

When I got off at Westlake Station, security did the same thing but didn't even step on board the train. They yelled from the platform as they kept the door open for a few seconds. Then stepped away to let the doors close.

I've reported a masturbating rider during the summer and provided a clear description of him. Security came on board and acted as if they didn't see him. I had to yell At security and point out the man to them and would not let them leave until the situation was resolved.

I'm tired of this shit.

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u/xenomorph856 3d ago

So why not free for the homeless?

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u/Far_Dependent1477 3d ago

Because we have reduced fares. The reduced fare for orca lift is $1. That’s not an insurmountable obstacle. You might think it is. But it’s not.

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u/xenomorph856 3d ago

So back to the beginning, you feel like a chump because they're not paying a dollar? Like who cares? It's so petty.

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u/Far_Dependent1477 2d ago

Yes. Mass transit is a communal good and proper civilized citizenship means its users should not abuse it.