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Bus driver assaults an issue in PG?

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Despite recent attacks on bus drivers in Metro Vancouver, the situation isn’t as serious in Prince George.

BC Transit Spokesperson Meribeth Burton.

Burton says in an effort to reduce assaults they’ve stepped up operator training which includes learning how to diffuse difficult situations.

She also says all new buses will be equipped with cameras.

Transit police says 33 criminal assaults have been reported in Vancouver so far this year.

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