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Flourishing Again Already: Maskless Riders on Red Buses
Maskless riders on Red Buses flourish again after a few days of show by RIOC’s Public Safety Department. In the last ten days, Roosevelt Island’s coronavirus positivity jumped from 0% to 1.73%. It’s rising, but the state’s efforts aren’t up…
Seen on Wednesday, a new addition to the maskless on the Red Bus Hall of Shame
Although most riders comply with the rules, love and protect their neighbors, maskless Red Bus riders aren’t rare. And when it’s after 6:00 and PSD dozes, the next blossoms for the Red Bus Hall of Shame emerge. The Roosevelt Island…
Some good news as PSD steps up its game against maskless Red Bus riders…
Face mask compliance among Red Bus riders improved recently, and now RIOC’s public safety department steps up enforcement. But success is limited as long as Roosevelt Island neighbors refuse to help out. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News…
Maskless Red Bus Riders Wall of Shame
With local infections rising and vaccination rates well below neighboring communities, our new Wall of Shame recognizes folks who still refuse wearing masks on public transit. It also puts the blame where it mostly belongs — on RIOC for failing…
RIOC Acts After Complaints About Maskless Passengers on Red Buses
Complaints from multiple sources about maskless passengers on Red Buses finally get some action. Curious, I hopped on a bus at the Tram station and got a surprise. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News No More Maskless Passengers…
The beat goes on (and on), more maskless Red Bus riders ignored by RIOC…
A concerned resident, yesterday, reported yet another maskless Red Bus rider ignored by RIOC’s driver. Locally, the beat goes on as Delta virus threats rise. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News Two days later, more maskless passengers put…
What’s it going to take for Red Bus drivers to do anything about maskless riders?
Maskless riders continue endangering other passengers on Roosevelt Island Red Buses. As we reported only a few days ago, drivers ignore violations of New York State as well as RIOC’s own rules. RIOC managers pulling down six figure salaries for…
Maskless Riders on Red Buses and RIOC Execs Silence
In some ways, it’s an old story told in a new way, but in these times, maskless riders on Red Buses spell trouble. And emphasize RIOC’s passivity on public safety. Drivers’ refusals to enforce rules, like baby strollers making aisles…
One more six-figure RIOC job opening, and this one may hurt
Another six-figure RIOC job opening posted last week. And this one may be painful because we might lose one of Roosevelt Island’s few true allies inside the agency.
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor