PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The president of TWU Local 234, SEPTA's largest workers union, is bracing for the impact of upcoming service cuts set to begin August 24.

Brian Pollitt, who represents approximately 5,000 bus, trolley, and train operators, platform cleaners, and more, says he's especially concerned that frontline workers will bear the brunt of public frustration.

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"When this thing reaches hysteria and the riding public starts missing buses or being passed by because a bus is too crowded, they're not going to call the GM. They're not going to call SEPTA customer service. They're going to deal with the operator in that seat," Pollitt said.

Pollitt said he plans to reach out to both the Philadelphia and SEPTA Transit Polic

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