Death Behind The Wheel: How The CTA Failed A Driver In Crisis
The death of Antia Lyons, a CTA bus driver, has raised concerns after she suffered a cardiac emergency behind the wheel and went unnoticed for nearly an hour. A Block Club Chicago investigation reveals lapses in supervision and protocol, as a second driver passed Lyons' bus without checking up on her and the CTA completely failed to report her death to the Illinois Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) after the fact.
The investigation raises concerns about the safety of CTA drivers and the agency's handling of emergency situations, especially as they promote improved working conditions in an attempt to bolster its staff.
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