The plop thickens.
Los Angeles Department of Transportation has scrapped a video campaign begging passengers not to poop on city buses.
Officials pulled the six clips from YouTube and its website and claimed they were never meant to be made public. A link to the originals now reads: “This channel doesn’t have any content.”
An LADOT spokesman told CBS: “The videos were not intended for viewing on the website and have been removed from the webpage.
“The ‘See Something, Do Something’ videos are intended for on-board viewing to inform riders how to report ‘crappy’ behavior or negative experiences.”
The ”See Something, Do Something” campaign videos had reminded passengers to buy a ticket, don’t smoke, drink… or ”poop” on the bus.
It was housed on a standalone LADOT YouTube channel created last August and was not widely promoted across the agency’s other social media platforms.
How long the spots were running on buses remains unclear. Other videos in the series included a “no drinking” ad featuring an over-served character and a “pay your fare” message.
Passengers said the ad ran continuously on loop, turning already tiresome trips into an ordeal, as they were bombarded with a never-ending video about suitable bodily function and rule-breaking.
The campaign also urged riders to report misconduct ”immediately” and asked questions such as what route are you riding? What date and time did the incident occur? If you feel safe, record a description of the person.
LADOT’s own code of conduct underscores the kinds of problems transit officials say they face daily — a blunt rulebook banning everything from fighting, spitting and fare-dodging to harassment, weapons and disruptive behavior.
Bodily functions get special mention: defecating, urinating or vomiting on board — and even intoxication likely to cause it — can get riders kicked off or denied service altogether.
The California Post asked LADOT about the cost of the campaign, what prompted it and whether it has produced results before the videos were shelved.
