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		concerned_user on Dec 21, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How Cuts in Basic Subway Upkeep Can Make NYC Commu... I suspect they are talking about homeless and/or people under influence of alcohol or other substances, not people with health issues that is why "sick passenger" is in quotes. Police probably given up on throwing them out.

notyourday on Dec 21, 2017 [–]

They are treated the same. "Sick passenger" = train stops, vacate the car, wait for EMT to diagnose.

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