Wednesday, January 30 2013 8:06 PM EST2013-01-31 01:06:45 GMT
19 Action News has learned next week a Cleveland City Councilman will introduce tough new measures to stop rowdiness on RTA buses. This comes after an uproar that started when a bus driver gave an uppercutMore >>
19 Action News has learned next week a Cleveland City Councilman will introduce tough new measures to stop rowdiness on RTA buses. More >>
Friday, January 18 2013 10:46 PM EST2013-01-19 03:46:57 GMT
19 Action News got a first look at what you might see on every RTA bus. The agency is testing ways to protect drivers. The first one is already on the streets. If passengers get on the number 20 lineMore >>
19 Action News got a first look at what you might see on every RTA bus. The agency is testing ways to protect drivers. The first one is already on the streets.More >>
Tuesday, January 8 2013 10:24 PM EST2013-01-09 03:24:17 GMT
The RTA bus driver who lost an appeal to get his job back earlier this month, will have the support of the union as they file for arbitration on his behalf to get his job back.More >>
The RTA bus driver who lost an appeal to get his job back earlier this month, will have the support of the union as they file for arbitration on his behalf to get his job back.More >>
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) -
Millions of people across the world watched on Youtube a violent confrontation on an RTA bus in Cleveland involving a bus driver and a female passenger.
It all went viral.
Now Cleveland City Councilman Kevin Conwell is trying to put an end to this type of shenanigans on RTA buses.
He wants the city to increase the penalty for attacking a driver to a first degree misdemeanor -- upping the penalties too $1,000.00 fine and six months in jail.
"We have to raise the misery index to make sure the red hot stove effect. If you touch it there we will burn you," said Kevin Conwell.
RTA bus driver Greg Vranekovic got whacked in the face for scolding a man who came through the rear door.
"He punched me in the face repeatedly came out of nowhere and then he got off the bus," said Greg Vranekovic.
Conwell says his new RTA by laws include no music unless you are using earphones, no smoking, eating or drinking and no tossing things at buses.
Councilman Conwell is also asking RTA to allow police and sheriff deputies a free ride on buses to beef up security.
"People deserve to have a pleasant ride without hearing foul language. People deserve to ride on RTA with out witnessing fights on RTA," added Conwell.
Conwell is introducing new legislation at Monday's City Council meeting.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:22 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:22:37 GMT
(CNN) - General Motors is recalling nearly 194,000 vehicles because of a fire danger. GM said water can get into an electronic module in the door, causing it to short circuit and catch on fire. The recallMore >>
GM said water can get into an electronic module in the door, causing it to short circuit and catch on fire.More >>
"Sesame Street" has helped kids deal with divorce, death and even hurricanes. The show is now introducing its first Muppet to have a dad in jail. 1 in 29 children in the U.S. has a parent behind bars. The Sesame Workshop has an online tool kit parents can use to help kids. More >>
Fathers Day is this Sunday, June 16th, 2013!! And just in case you don't have plans yet, we would love to invite you to read our HUGE list below of FREE events you can attend to celebrate!More >>
Fathers Day is this Sunday, June 16th, 2013!! And just in case you don't have plans yet, we would love to invite you to read our HUGE list below of FREE events you can attend to celebrate!More >>
Beginning Friday evening, June 14, at 7 p.m. through Monday morning, June 17 at 6 a.m., ODOT will implement lane restrictions and ramp closures for bridge painting.More >>
A just-released study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that consumers who opt into overdraft protection pay more in bank fees than consumers who don't.More >>
A just-released study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that consumers who opt into overdraft protection pay more in bank fees than consumers who don't.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 1:36 PM EDT2013-06-11 17:36:50 GMT
The Boys & Girls Clubs' Race for Kids & Wellness Festival presented by Cleveland Clinic is a family-friendly combination of a 5K run, or a 1 mile run/walk, and a celebration of health! The event willMore >>
The Boys & Girls Clubs' Race for Kids & Wellness Festival presented by Cleveland Clinic is a family-friendly combination of a 5K run, or a 1 mile run/walk, and a celebration of healthMore >>
For the 2013-14 rankings, U.S. News surveyed 179 pediatric centers to obtain clinical data in 10 specialties and asked 150 pediatric specialists in each specialty where they would send the sickest children.More >>
Cleveland RTA bus fight caught on tape
