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US Transport Secretary Sean Dafi on Friday warned that Chicago and Boston were in danger of losing federal support until local leaders rapidly take steps to improve security on their transit systems.
In a Friday news, Dafi described a link to violent incidents on the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), described as the “failure” of the two cities for the safety of riders and transit workers, which were two of the country’s largest transit practices.
One of them was a 27 -year -old CTA veteran attack, which was punched and thrown on the tracks, an elderly woman closed an MBTA bus, and a case in which a person used his belt to attack passengers, as noted in the news release of the Transport Department.
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Dafi said in a statement, “President Trump cares about our great cities and hardworking Americans, who reside them.” “While local leaders first seem to prevent the needs of criminals, we are not waiting for the next Irina. Chicago and Boston are notices to do the tasks that increase security and reduce the crime that affect their riders and transit workers – or put at risk for American families.
Transport Secretary Sean Dafi testified during the hearing before the House Appropriation Committee at Reburn House Office Building in Washington, DC on 14 May. (Samuel Core / Getty Image)
In formal letters to CTA acting president Nora Lerhasen and MBTA General Manager Philip ENG, Dafi directed both agencies to submit a written report within 14 days, stating what steps have been taken to curb crime, stop theft and improve sanitation.
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The report should also be summarized for the financial years 2025 and 2026 for security and security -related financing sources, including any money from federal agencies such as Homeland Security Department.
Dafi also criticized the cashless bail policies of both cities, which he said “allowed deranged criminals to terrorize the public place again and again.”
The MBTA Transit police released photographs of the suspect in connection with an attack in the Boston Public Bus, who left an elderly woman injured on 8 September. The woman was taken into custody on 17 September, the authorities asked to help the public in identifying the suspect. (MBTA Transit Police)
MBTA general manager Philip ENG said on Thursday that after the incident of the elderly woman, who had gone away from the Massachusetts bus and was violently slammed on the ground. He reminded the riders that they could report anonymity through the CEA app at any time.
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ENG said in a statement, “Security will always be at the forefront of everything we do, and I am proud of the MBTA transit police quick response and investigation, which led to the arrest of this person.” “The public is entitled to a safe transport system, and I want them to know that this conduct will not be tolerated anywhere on our system.”
White House press secretary Karolin Levit speaks with a picture of Ukrainian refugee Irina Zarutska, who was allegedly killed by Declos Brown Junior (R), in a light rail train in Charlotte, North Carolina, in the White House’s Brady Press briefing room in Washington, on a press briefing room, September 9, 2025 September. (Through Saul Loaib/AFP Getty Image)
The letters are the latest in the push of Dafi which are for transit agencies to curb rent theft and improve security. Earlier this year, he issued a similar warning for transit systems in Washington, New York and Los Angeles, as mentioned in the news release.
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Last month, 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Irina Zarutska was roughly attacked on the Northern Carolina Light-Rail train-a case that gave rise to national outrage.
CTA and MBTA did not immediately respond to the request of Fox News Digital for comments.
