The union’s internal numbers on assaults against CTA rail and bus operators have more than doubled from last year, reaching close to 400, Hill said. In 2020, when the pandemic kept many at home, that number was about 150, and in 2019 it was under 300. Hill said the recent injuries also appear to be more serious.
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