The settlement comes after the city filed a complaint against Greyhound calling the downtown bus station a public nuisance and threat to the community.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The city of Columbus has reached an agreement with the downtown Greyhound bus station to help tackle the high crime rate in the area.
Last month, City Attorney Zack Klein and the Columbus Division of Police filed a restraining order against downtown, calling it a public harassment and threat to community safety.
Klein said Columbus Police responded to more than 300 calls in 2021 over concerns about knife wounds, overdoses and a recent shooting at the station.
As part of the agreement, Greyhound is required to take a number of security measures at the station including, but not limited to:
- Private security service at the train station with at least two uniformed security officers who are constantly on duty
- Surveillance cameras and signage
- Stationed security officer who only grants access to customers or who has already bought a ticket
- Well-kept outdoor lighting
- Repair broken windows
- Clean up dirt and rubbish
“We’re excited to have reached an agreement with Greyhound to make the changes necessary to make this a safe place for residents and visitors traveling in and out of Columbus,” Klein said in a press release.
Klein added that he and the Columbus Police Department will ensure security measures are in place and enforced.
