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LADOT Pulls Controversial PSA Campaign on Bus Behavior

2/20/2026

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LADOT removed six public service announcement videos urging riders to report inappropriate behavior, including pooping on city buses.
The campaign was titled "If you see something, do something about it" and addressed various disturbances.
After CBS Los Angeles requested comment, LADOT did not respond and removed the PSAs from its website and YouTube channel.
LADOT continues to encourage riders to report incidents via its website or by phone.

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Story summary

LADOT removed six public service announcement videos urging riders to report inappropriate behavior, including pooping on city buses.
The campaign was titled "If you see something, do something about it" and addressed various disturbances.
After CBS Los Angeles requested comment, LADOT did not respond and removed the PSAs from its website and YouTube channel.
LADOT continues to encourage riders to report incidents via its website or by phone.