The 25 year old sat down with fox 8 cleveland to speak on what went down. The cleveland bus driver who delivered an uppercut punch to a female passenger is defending himself by saying that she actually tried to hit him first, according to a police report. Rta is the largest transit agency in ohio, providing over 44 million trips to residents and visitors of the. Bitch get off my bus cleveland bus driver uppercuts girl.
Oct 12, 2012 cleveland bus driver suspended for punching teenage passenger. Oct 14, 2012 shidea lane, 25, says that bus driver, artis hughes, 59, instigated the incident that led to the uppercut watched around the world and she still cant believe that he hit her. Gill then appeared to throw a punch at lesley, who responded with punches of his own. Video shows suspended greater cleveland rta driver. Petition asks to reinstate cleveland bus driver suspended for.
Routes greater cleveland regional transit authority. The driver who got into a heated argument has now been identified as 59yearold artis hughes and the woman is identified as 25yearold shidea n. View full size an rta bus driver is just about to punch an unruly passenger. Cleveland bus driver suspended after punching female. Rta bus driver artis hughes was sentenced today for uppercutting an unruly passenger in 2012. See all bus operator salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market. Oct, 2012 a cleveland bus driver has been suspended from the job after he punched a woman in the face and physically tossed her into the street. Cleveland bus driver suspended after decking unruly female. Rta spokesperson mary shaffer said this incident happened thursday when a m.
Rtas healthline, a stateofthe art busrapid transit brt system, offers raillike convenience with the flexibility of a bus, it connects public square to the louis stokes station at windermere in east cleveland. Cleveland bus driver uppercuts aggressive girl youtube. October 12the cleveland bus driver who delivered an uppercut to an unruly female passenger told cops that he struck the woman after she grabbed his throat and spit in his face as he was driving, ac. Marvin fong, the plain dealer shaker heights, ohio a former rta bus driver was sentenced today to. Riding rta greater cleveland regional transit authority. Graphic has been suspended and removed from duty, the citys transport. She says the driver also punched the woman as he restrained her. The greater dayton regional transit authority released video tuesday afternoon that shows the driver. Cleveland bus driver suspended for punching teenage passenger. Cleveland was a veteran rta bus driver justified in punching a female passenger in the face. Cleveland, oh woio 19 action news has learned that the rta bus driver who punched a passenger back in 06.
A cleveland bus driver who delivered a vicious uppercut to. Greater cleveland regional transit authority public. In defense of cleveland rta driver not being fired home. Bus driver uppercuts female passenger video video dailymotion. A verbal altercation turned physical on the bus in beachwood when driver artis. Artis hughes, a 22 year employee of clevelands regional transit authority rta has.
Oct 12, 2012 the original youtube video seen below showing a physical altercation between a bus driver and a female passenger aboard a cleveland bus describes the female as a teen girl. Ohio bus driver punches female passenger on video cbs news. Meet the woman hit with the uppercut heard round the net a cleveland municipal bus driver has been suspended after video surfaced this week showing him decking a mouthy female rider with a. Whatever happened to the cleveland bus driver who delivered that. A cleveland, ohio, bus driver dealt quite the blow to a woman who apparently had been taunting him during a ride, delivering an uppercut punch directly to her jaw. Shaker heights, ohio woio a former bus driver for the greater cleveland regional transit authority rta who is accused of fighting a passenger has refused a plea bargain. The rta has called his behavior absolutely unacceptable. Greater cleveland regional transit authority bus operator. Show your support for artis hughes the cleveland, ohio greater cleveland regional transit authority bka rta driver who was in an. Cleveland ohio rta bus driver uppercuts female passenger. Video shows violent assault involving rta bus operator that. A splitsecond after a passenger pointed out to artis hughes that he had just delivered a.
Former rta bus driver sentenced for uppercut punch of unruly passenger video thread. Bitch get off my bus cleveland bus driver uppercuts girl artis hughes. Cleveland, ohio the rta has fired bus driver artis hughes, whose uppercut to the jaw of an irate female passenger was captured on a video that went viral and was seen by millions around the world. Oct 12, 2012 a cleveland bus driver who delivered a vicious uppercut to a female passenger during a videotaped confrontation warning. The lowstress way to find your next rta driver job opportunity is on simplyhired. Rta bus driver enters not guilty plea charged after being. In june 2018, a driver was punched in the mouth by a disorderly passenger who the driver ordered to get off the bus. Former rta bus driver accused of fighting with passenger. Cleveland s source for news, weather, browns, indians, and cavs skip to content.
In defense of cleveland rta driver not being fired. Surveillance video showed a passenger throwing a sucker punch at an rta bus driver during the early evening of thursday, june 28, 2018. Cleveland bus driver suspended for punching teenage. Greater cleveland regional transit authority wikipedia.
Video shows violent assault involving rta bus operator. She want to be a man, im gonna treat you like a man, the. Cleveland s inaugural brt line, the healthline, was one of the first of its kind in the nation, and has been the inspiration for many other projects across the country. Artis hughes has also been fired from the greater cleveland regional transit. Oct 12, 2012 cleveland fox8 the greater cleveland regional transit authority is investigating after a fight between a passenger and a bus driver was caught on video and published to youtube. Cleveland, ohio woio the greater cleveland regional transit authority released video which shows a physical altercation that occurred on a bus which eventually resulted in the drivers. Cleveland, ohio artis hughes, a 22year employee of the regional transit authority in cleveland, was named this afternoon as the bus driver in the now infamous uppercut videos showing him. Video gives first look at incident that led to rta bus drivers suspension. Bus driver knocks out mouthy passenger with uppercut. Where i live, in cleveland oh, last week a girl was arguing with a bus driver because she didnt have money. According to an rta spokesperson, the bus driver was immediately suspended after what appeared to be an assault with an unidentified passenger on the public transportation vehicle. Police reports detail cleveland bus uppercut the smoking gun. Former rta bus driver sentenced for uppercut punch of unruly.
Video shows violent assault involving rta bus operator that led to. The world was shocked when footage of a young woman being struck with an uppercut punch by rta bus driver, artis hughes, 59, hit the web and now the victim, shidea lane is publicly speaking out for the first time. Warning thread cleveland ohio rta bus driver uppercuts female passenger might contain content that is not suitable for all ages. A cleveland bus driver has been suspended after 22 years on the job for punching a female passenger. An rta bus driver was assaulted saturday by two women who were involved in an argument with her. However, new information from fox 19 and other stations reveals that the woman who was punched by the driver, a 22year veteran of the rta, is actually 25 years old. Cleveland bus driver punching woman passenger uppercut video. The incident happened friday in shaker heights, and rta has not yet released its police report or security video. Meet the woman hit with the uppercut heard round the net. Allday passes are available for purchase on all rta vehicles at the farebox, ticket vending machines, and at retail agents. The greater cleveland regional transit authority is investigating after a fight between a passenger and a bus driver was caught on video.
Nov 06, 2012 cleveland, oh woio 19 action news has learned that the rta bus driver who punched a passenger back in october has been fired. Former rta bus driver guilty of fighting with a passenger. Ohio bus drivers get punched, slapped, shoved and more video. The greater cleveland regional transit authority rta is currently investigating the fight between a male bus driver and a female passenger after a video of the driver throwing an uppercut and tossing the woman off his bus, fox 8 cleveland.
Cleveland bus driver suspended after punching female passenger. Cleveland bus driver artis hughes whatever happened to cleveland bus. Shidea lane, the victim of the punch, was in court on her own case tuesday for disorderly conduct on the rta bus. Artis hughes, a 22year employee of clevelands regional transit authority rta has. Oct 12, 2012 cleveland wjw the greater cleveland regional transit authority is investigating after a fight between a passenger and a bus driver was caught on video and published to youtube.
By clicking on continue you confirm that you are 18 years and over. Jan 11, 20 whatever happened to cleveland bus driver artis hughes. Video gives first look at incident that led to rta bus drivers. Jan 14, 2020 a free inside look at greater cleveland regional transit authority salary trends based on 33 salaries wages for 30 jobs at greater cleveland regional transit authority. Thats the question many are asking after a video showing the brutal uppercut went viral. Cleveland its unbelievable video that is sending shock waves through cleveland. Rta bus driver violently punches woman and highlights a greatly changed culture. A cleveland transit bus driver has been suspended after a video surfaced that shows him punching a female. This estimate is based upon 2 greater cleveland regional transit authority bus operator salary reports provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods. Shaker heights, ohio video released friday shows a greater cleveland rta driver fighting a passenger aboard a bus stopped at a station in shaker heights, the agency said. Public bus drivers get punched, shot at and shoved with alarming frequency across ohio, leading lawmakers to consider making it a felony to assault a transit worker.
View full size an rta bus driver is just about to punch an unruly passenger before throwing her off a bus. A cleveland bus driver has been suspended from the job after punching a passenger in the face and literally tossing her off the bus. The greater cleveland regional transit authority officially the gcrta, but historically and locally referred to as the rta is the public transit agency for cleveland, ohio, united states and the surrounding suburbs of cuyahoga county. Cell video of a bus driver punching a passenger that went viral recently.
Oct 14, 2012 teen girl after heated argument, a cleveland, ohio, bus driver dealt quite the blow to a teenage girl who apparently had been taunting him during a ride, delivering an uppercut punch directly to. This was the 22 year veteran who delivered an upper cut to an unruly female passenger named shidea lane well, that driver was fired from his job and charged with assault last november. Apply to assembly technician, operator, analyst and more. The regional transit authority in cleveland says the confrontation. Cleveland bus driver suspended after he punches woman video. Cleveland, ohio woio the rta bus driver involved in a violent confrontation will be arraigned in shaker height municipal court tuesday morning, july 16. Former rta bus driver sentenced for uppercut punch of. Petition asks to reinstate cleveland bus driver suspended. The greater cleveland regional transit authority rta is currently investigating the fight between a male bus driver and a female passenger. The greater cleveland regional transit authority rta is currently investigating the fight between a male bus driver and a reported teenage girl after a video of the driver throwing an uppercut. All seniordisabled cash fares, farecards and passes require passenger to show valid rta senior or disabled id both of which include a photo, or a medicare card as well as a driver s license or other official photo id.
Oct 12, 2012 ohio bus driver punches female passenger on video. Cleveland bus driver punches passenger in graphic video. Bus driver uppercuts female passenger video youtube. Oct 12, 2012 cleveland was a veteran rta bus driver justified in punching a female passenger in the face. Whatever happened to the cleveland bus driver who delivered. Cleveland another incident on an rta bus resulted in punches being thrown, but this time, a driver was injured. Fares greater cleveland regional transit authority.
In september, two female passengers repeatedly hit an rta bus driver. Former rta bus driver sentenced for uppercut punch of unruly passenger video thread tools. The latest news and updates in rta bus beating brought to you by the team at fox8. Greater cleveland regional transit authority 1240 west 6th street cleveland, ohio 4412 tel. According to an rta spokesperson, the bus driver was immediately suspended. The driver was suspended in the wake of the june 7 incident. Cleveland bus victim, shidea lane, speaks on uppercut from. Rta bus driver artis hughes fired over passenger punch. A cleveland municipal bus driver has been suspended after video surfaced. The passenger then appears to throw a punch at the driver, who responds with punches of his own. A cleveland transit bus driver has been suspended after a video surfaced that shows him punching a female passenger in the face. Police investigate after rta bus driver is assaulted.
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