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Ben Franklin Transit faces allegations of financial mismanagement and employee retaliation, prompting an investigation.
Ben Franklin Transit in the Tri-Cities faces new allegations of financial mismanagement, including the use of nearly $100 million in reserves—up fivefold since 2019—and potential retaliation against employees, according to the Tri-City Herald and the Teamsters Union.
The Transit Authority Board plans to approve an investigation, with some claims already under review by BFT’s legal team.
CEO Thomas Drozt is named in employee-related allegations.
The controversy adds to ongoing criticism of the agency’s operations, funding, and accountability, with potential consequences for leadership, oversight, or the 0.03% sales tax that supports the transit system.
Ben Franklin Transit se enfrenta a acusaciones de mala gestión financiera y represalias de los empleados, lo que ha provocado una investigación.