I saw this reported on the news and this Union President is addressing the situation.
Governor Hochul apparently has a bill which would allow the subways to operate with only the train operator. Currently, each train has a train operator and a conductor. The train operator operates the subway, while the conductor opens and closes the doors. They both do more, but those are the essentials for right now.
I think removing the conductor in favor of one person operating the subway and closing doors is a dumbass idea.
As I previously mentioned, the train operator and conductor do more than operate the subway and open and close doors. Once the doors are closed, the conductor makes sure nobody is dragged while the train is moving. If the conductor is removed, nobody will protect riders. The train operator is in the lead car. his car is out of view in less than five seconds after the doors are closed.
The idea MIGHT work late nights with less customers on the platform. But during normal hours, a person in the front of the station would have a hard time seeing the end of the platform.
End this dumb idea.
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