SEPTA buses to get bulletproof 'cockpits'

A SWAT team shot up SEPTA’s new protective cockpit for bus drivers. It passed the test.
Tim the Crash-Test Dummy survived 16 bullets that thudded into ballistic glass inches from his head. The shots were fired in a tight pattern by a pair of onrushing Bucks County SWAT team officers simulating an attack on a transit bus operator.
SEPTA buses to get bulletproof ‘cockpits' in wake of driver's 2023 slaying
After a SEPTA bus driver was shot and killed while driving in Germantown in October of 2023, the mass transit provider plans to install bulletproof compartments on buses in a pilot program later this year.
SEPTA stress tests bulletproof glass compartments for bus drivers
The compartments were designed after the murder of Bernard Gribbin, who was driving a Route 23 bus on Germantown Avenue when he was shot multiple times by a passenger on Oct. 26, 2023 – sparking concerns about safety among drivers.
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SEPTA stress tests bulletproof glass enclosures to protect bus drivers
After bus drivers' most recent contract with SEPTA included bulletproof enclosures on buses, the new additions have been put to the test.
Bulletproof glass cockpits coming to some SEPTA buses this spring
SEPTA is planning to roll out bulletproof glass cockpits on buses this spring to protect drivers. Why it matters: This would likely be a first for any public transportation agency in the U.S., according to the union representing bus operators.
SEPTA to install bulletproof glass to shield bus operators
In the wake of the shooting death of a SEPTA bus driver nearly a year and a half ago, the agency will place eight protective shields in its busses in a pilot program to protect drivers.
SEPTA demonstrates bulletproof glass to shield bus drivers
SEPTA is working to ensure no other bus drivers are shot and killed while operating a SEPTA vehicle as they demonstrate bulletproof glass to be installed in some buses.
SEPTA tests bullet-resistant glass enclosures aimed at protecting Philly bus drivers
SEPTA said it initially will run eight buses with the compartments to see what, if any, adjustments are needed and to get driver feedback.
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