A new law taking effect in October will allow the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) to suspend or ban those who assault passengers and transit operators.

"Nationwide, there has been an increase in assaults against operators, and we want to make sure that our operators feel safe and secure," said Maryland Transit Administrator Holly Arnold.

Arnold hopes new rules will bring safer rides for its customers.

"We have about 100,000 riders every single day," Arnold said. "So, it's a small percentage that are experiencing those things. It's, you know, about 0.2%."

Code of conduct for MTA riders

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) launched "Rules of the Ride," a new public awareness campaign encouraging riders to review updates in its Rider Code of Conduct.

"It just outlines a very

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