A passenger was stabbed saskatoon transit Just Wednesday near the intersection of Broadway Avenue and 12th Street East.
Saskatoon police say an 18-year-old man was taken to hospital in stable condition.
Saskatoon Transit said the transit operator was not injured, but assistance was available to staff following the incident.
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“The increase in negative incidents on public transit is a Canada-wide issue,” Saskatoon Transit said.
Saskatoon Transit recorded 124.5 negative interactions per million rides this year.
It says negative interactions include incidents involving intoxication, verbal disputes, aggression, assault, bodily fluids, harassment, fare disputes and road rage.
“Since negative interactions began to increase, uniformed Saskatoon Transit supervisors have been traveling on routes that have a higher frequency of negative interactions. Last month, more than 100 supervisor ride-alongs were performed across the transit system.
Saskatoon Transit also pointed to the Saskatoon Fire Department and Commissioners, saying an enhanced community support officer program was being implemented by the fire department this summer and recently increased security at the Downtown Transit Terminal, Market Mall and Confederation Terminals. Patrols were added.
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