U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez was joined by New Jersey Transit employees who have been assaulted while on the job.
Recently a pregnant bus driver was attacked and robbed while on her route in Elizabeth.
"When it comes to mass transit, safety isn't just a catchphrase, it's the foundation on which the entire system rests," Menendez said.
The senator said transit agencies must now collaborate with its workers on a risk reduction plan and create guidelines to implement those goals.
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