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Videos allegedly show ‘reckless’ NYC subway operator allowing minors to take MT…
“What appears on those videos is reckless and unacceptable, and any transit worker who permits unauthorized, untrained people to operate trains will …
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Viral Video Shows Child Allegedly Driving NYC Subway Train, Sparks Outrage and Safety Concerns
New York City, NY - A video circulating online, labeled "MTA saga 18," has ignited a firestorm of controversy after it appeared to show a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) operator permitting a young boy, identified as his son, and other individuals to drive a train. The footage, widely shared across social media platforms, depicts a child seated in the operator's seat, seemingly manipulating the controls, while an adult is also visible in the cabin. The video's authenticity and the exact circumstances surrounding the incident are currently under investigation. While some online commentators have speculated that the train may have been out of service at the time, this detail has not been officially confirmed by the MTA. "I feel mixed bout this, on one hand, this is dangerous & if the kid doesn’t see the red signal up ahead, he’s cooked, while in the other, the train was not in service & the T/O wanted to show their kids on how they do things on the field," one user commented, reflecting the divided public opinion. However, many viewers expressed alarm over the potential safety risks. "This is wiiiiild...." read one comment, while another stated, "when you don't respect the authority of your job as a responsible person you do allow for these kinds of irresponsible actions." Calls for disciplinary action, including the operator's termination, have been prominent. "He deserves to be fired," a user asserted. The incident raises serious questions about adherence to safety protocols and the supervision of critical transportation infrastructure.
