BART Proves Cellphone Shutdown Was a Mistake
The transit agency has dealt with two protests in the past week without resorting to killing cellular service.
By Robert Gammon @RobertGammon
Ever since BART shut down cellphone service earlier this month in an attempt to disrupt a planned protest, the agency has steadfastly refused to acknowledge that it overreacted. The agency has continued its hard-line stance despite strong criticism from the Bay Area's…
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