There is a new app that will make it safer for people to ride the transit in St. Louis. The name of the app is SafeTrek. It can be used if you have an emergency on the Metrobus or Metrolink. If you use the app, then you can easily get in touch with law enforcement.
The rider can press a button and enter a four-pin number. The app will then ask if help is needed. If you need help, then law enforcement will be sent to your location. Safe Trek will give your police officer emergency contact information and your name.
Crime on public transportation is a rare occurrence in St. Louis, but there have been shootings and beatings reported on or near the metro. Ray Friem is the executive director of Metro Transit. He stated that the app was created to let customers know that their safety is a top priority. He also stated that they are excited to release this app.
The app will be free for everyone who lives in the St. Louis area. Leaders in St. Louis have stated that they will be spending $400,000 to study metro security. If you want to get the app, then you will need to visit safetrekapp.com/metro. You will need to enter your phone number. After that, you will be sent a link to download the app on your phone.
St. Louis has the highest murder rate in the country. It also has one of the highest overall crime rates in the country. Metro ridership is increasing. There is a growing demand for metro ridership, so people want to make sure that they are safe while they are riding.
The Metrolink has 37 stations and 2 lines. There are over 60 bus routes. Most of the routes run every day.
