King County bus drivers seek safety upgrades after violence incident

King County bus drivers are advocating for enhanced safety measures, specifically new sturdier partitions to protect them from potential violence, following the tragic stabbing of Metro bus driver Shawn Yim. The union aims to implement these safety upgrades across 1,300 buses, estimated to cost $15 million, with installation expected by late summer. Meanwhile, Milwaukee County is gathering public feedback on its 'Move 2025' bus route program, which seeks to redesign routes based on community input. Additionally, in Westport, the school district is considering cuts to bus routes to reduce costs and expand walking zones, raising concerns among students and parents about accessibility. In Australia, changes to school bus routes due to safety assessments have resulted in longer travel times for students, causing frustration among families. Experts in Bhubaneswar are calling for better road safety measures and dedicated bus corridors to reduce accidents involving public transport.