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Metro de Caracas condemns worker assault at Gato Negro station
Metro de Caracas has issued a formal statement condemning a violent incident at the Gato Negro station involving a staff member. The altercation occurred when an employee attempted to prevent a passenger from entering the station with a pet, which violates current transit regulations.
During the confrontation, the worker was reportedly pushed and fell down a flight of stairs. The company confirmed that medical protocols were activated for the affected employee and that legal proceedings have been initiated to address the assault.
In response to the event, the transit authority reaffirmed its policy prohibiting pets within the system due to passenger density and noise levels. However, the institution clarified that assistance animals are permitted provided they possess valid official certification and identification.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Legal actions have been initiated against the competent authorities to sanction the incident. 2001online.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A worker was pushed and fell down the stairs during an altercation with a passenger. espiganoticias.net · 2001online.com · eldiario.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The entry of pets is strictly prohibited, except for certified assistance animals. espiganoticias.net · 2001online.com · eldiario.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Medical attention protocols were activated for the affected operator. espiganoticias.net · 2001online.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Metro de Caracas categorically rejects the aggression against a worker at Gato Negro station. espiganoticias.net · 2001online.com · eldiario.com