Sunday, December 05, 2021

Manhattan workers warned not to use public transit. Is this the new normal?

Manhattan workers warned not to use public transit. Is this the new normal?
"...the threat of violent crime has been steadily climbing..
  • At some Wall Street financial institutions, managers are telling staffers to be “cautious” about how they make their way to the office.
  •  At Bank of America, they are encouraging younger employees to dress in more casual, nondescript clothing without any sort of company emblem visible in order to lessen the chances of being mugged or assaulted...
The managers are clearly aware that the streets are simply not safe anymore...
  • Citibank has begun providing private shuttles so their staffers can avoid public transit altogether
  • Others have established contracts with car services or ride-sharing apps so the staff can be taken from door to door for free...Read all.

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