On June 8, two teenage girls were kicked off a public bus for kissing. The bus driver called the girls "sickos" and allegedly smacked one of the girls.
The teenage girls who are 14 years old, were on their way to the Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center.
The Youth Resource Center states they have been "[c]reating safety and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQQ) youth in Oregon since 1998, through youth empowerment, community building, education and direct services."
A quote from a minor on their website talks about the impact SMYRC has had on their life. "SMYRC has given me a safe place where I can go, not having to worry about people calling me names or telling me that who I am is wrong. In all honesty, SMYRC has saved my life."
But apparently getting to SMYRC is a little more challenging for some.
The TriMet bus line in Portland, Oregon, regularly transports youth passengers to the Rec Center. One of the teenagers involved in the incident relies on the TriMet system to transport her to and from school on a daily basis.
The TriMet policy, according to a spokesperson, is to never eject minors and other vulnerable persons from the bus.
On June 20th, The Advocate reported the TriMet transit officials issued a formal apology to the teenagers and their families.
The driver is being held "responsible" - although TriMet policy forbids public disclosure of any disciplinary actions.
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