LinkAssist Operators Are Getting Body Cameras, and Here Is Why

Heads up, LinkAssist riders! Starting Monday, November 9, MetroLink Tulsa is kicking off a Body Camera Pilot Program in partnership with AXON. For 8 weeks, LinkAssist operators and Road Supervisors may wear a small body camera while they help you outside the vehicle. The pilot program runs through January 2, 2027, and it covers LinkAssist rides only, so nothing changes on your Fixed Route bus or MicroLink trip.

Why Body Cameras, and Why Now

LinkAssist provides accessible transportation for riders with disabilities, and our operators do a lot more than drive. They help you from your front door to the vehicle and back again, which is a big part of what makes door to door service work. Every MetroLink vehicle already has onboard cameras, but those cameras stop at the door, so the moments that happen on the sidewalk or at your front step often fall outside their view.

That is the gap this pilot program is meant to fill. A body camera adds a layer of safety for everyone, riders and operators alike, and it helps document interactions that happen outside the vehicle. If a question ever comes up about a pickup or a drop off, there is a clear record to look back on instead of two different memories of the same moment.

What This Means for Your Ride

Honestly, not much changes on your end. Book your trip the way you always do, and your operator will still be right there to help you get on and off the vehicle. You may simply notice a small camera clipped to their jacket.

Thanks for riding with us, and for helping make LinkAssist safer for everyone on board. Have questions about the pilot program? Visit metrolinkok.org for more information, and we will see you on your next ride!