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		dullcrisp on July 24, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: America’s Transit Exceptionalism How many times have you been murdered on public transit in the US?

shiroiushi on July 24, 2024 | [–]

Back when I lived in DC, I used to take the DC Metro regularly, usually at least every weekend. I got murdered about once a month on average.

tristor on July 24, 2024 | [–]

I'm still alive, so zero. Meanwhile, I've been accosted on public transport in the US multiple times. It's part of why I avoid public transport in the US.

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