Criminal with Loaded Gun on SkyTrain — But It’s Farepayers Who Get Harassed
Yesterday, a man wearing a ballistic vest and carrying a loaded handgun was arrested at Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain station. He had prior criminal history. He was caught by Transit Police — who usually spend their time checking fares, not catching armed criminals.
Think about that. This man shouldn’t have even been on the street. Meanwhile, countless farepayers — including youth and vulnerable populations — are stopped, fined, harassed, and sometimes detained… for missing a fare or tapping incorrectly.
Where is the real public safety?
Why are Transit Police and the entire TransLink enforcement system built around squeezing fare dollars out of the poorest people — instead of keeping loaded guns off the trains?
This story should outrage everyone who believes in real public safety, equity, and accountability.
🔁 Reflective Questions:
- Who benefits from the current fare enforcement system?
- Why is it easier to criminalize a missed fare than to stop someone carrying a loaded gun?
- What would a truly safety-focused transit system look like?
- How could fare revenue be collected fairly without policing poor people?
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