An apparent sick-out by dozens of LA Metro bus drivers over driver safety issues caused delays on Friday, May 3 on at least 41 bus lines, mostly in downtown Los Angeles, South L.A., southern and western Los Angeles County, Hollywood, Long Beach and the South Bay, according to LA Metro and other sources.

Metro warns of delays as bus drivers threaten to call in sick to protest unsafe work conditions, after several assaults

LA Metro said it understands drivers' "fear in the face of senseless assaults" as it announced possible delays due to staff shortages on more than a dozen bus routes Friday. Drivers and passengers have faced a troubling series of violent attacks aboard Metro buses and trains in the last few months.

Several bus lines throughout Los Angeles could face delays Friday as some LA Metro bus operators staged an apparent “sick out” amid safety concerns, the transit agency confirmed.

An apparent sick-out by Metro bus drivers in response to concerns about safety on the transit system was prompting delays on a series of bus lines Friday. Metro issued alerts to riders throughout the morning warning of possible “significant delays” on select bus lines “due to staff shortages.

Some people who rely on public transit in California may have noticed delays in transportation after several bus drivers staged a protest over concerns of safety. Los Angeles Metro bus drivers staged a "sick-out" on Friday (May 3) over safety concerns following a series of violent attacks on public transit.