Urban Transit Workers Turn to Yoga and Meditation Amid Rising Violence

Transit agencies and unions are implementing wellness programs to help employees cope with increased assaults and stress.

Rates of violent assaults against transit workers have risen 47% since 2020.
Relaxation classes, yoga, and meditation are being offered to help manage anxiety.
Some transit agencies are teaching de-escalation techniques to prevent confrontations.
Unions are advocating for better protection measures, including driver partitions and harsher penalties for attackers.
Transit workers face high levels of anxiety, depression, and stress-related illnesses.