Cherriots security report shows slight decrease in attacks on staff

The board of the Salem Area Mass Transit District will meet Thursday to consider new charging equipment for electric buses, along with reports on assaults against staff and upcoming projects.

The regular meeting is taking place as the transit agency, known as Cherriots, has received heightened attention in recent weeks after proposing to impose a new 0.7% payroll tax on employersto increase weekend bus hours and build new transit stations. The board recently indicated…