HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Following Wednesday’s shooting on a METRO bus, killing 25-year-old Caitlin Stup, bus drivers tell ABC13 the incident left them feeling on edge.
ABC13 spoke with a current driver anonymously due to fear of retaliation.
“It makes the other drivers very concerned that something similar can happen to them, so we have to be very careful, we’re on high alert now,” the driver said.
He said drivers are not allowed to hassle people who don’t obey the guidelines, and think more enforcement can help.
“If there were some type of officer on the bus, whether it’s a METRO police officer or the fare enforcement personnel on the bus standing near the front,” he said.
He said anything to make sure the public knows METRO means business.
“And that we are willing to expend resources so that our drivers are safe, and they feel safe by the measures we are putting in place for them,” the driver said.
ABC13 reached out to METRO about drivers’ concerns, telling ABC13:
“First and foremost, our hearts are with the victim’s family and everyone affected by this tragic incident.
METRO understands that events like this are frightening, and we want riders to know that their safety is our top priority. We are working closely with law enforcement to investigate what happened and to increase visibility and patrols in the affected area.
We encourage riders to report anything suspicious to the bus operator, METRO Police, or through METRO’s customer service channels. If something does not feel right, we want to know about it so we can respond.
While no transit system can prevent every act of violence, METRO has measures in place to support rapid response and investigations. Surveillance footage from the bus was successfully downloaded and reviewed by law enforcement, which will be hugely beneficial to the apprehension of the suspects.
Key safety measures include:
- Expanded patrols by the METRO Police Department across buses, trains, platforms, and transit centers.
- New satellite police substations at key locations to improve visibility and shorten response times.
- METRO’s Safety Partnership, which places METRO Police alongside HPD, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, constables, and other agencies to provide coordinated coverage.
- Use of onboard cameras, platform cameras, and real-time monitoring to support investigations and rapid response.
- Continued investment in lighting, station design, and shelter improvements to increase visibility and comfort for riders.”
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