Railroad Conductor Fired After Comment About Non-American Individuals: 'They Can Leave'
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A tourist train conductor in Tennessee was fired after making controversial remarks directed at non-American passengers during a July 4th ride on the Incline Railway in Chattanooga. Charles and Nathan Scherer, visiting from Florida, recorded the conductor saying, 'If you don’t agree, you can leave.' The comments, perceived as xenophobic and racist, prompted immediate action from the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA), which apologized and terminated the conductor the same day. CARTA's staff chief stated that the conductor’s behavior was unacceptable and emphasized the importance of treating visitors with respect. They are open to discussing potential reemployment with the former employee.
AI summary · Source: Telemundo McAllen (KTLM) →
