CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Renewed calls for safety on the light rail had several stops swarming with security officers Friday night. The changes come after the deadly Aug. 22 stabbing of Iryna Zarutska, and the push for public safety reform that followed.

Charlotte Area Transit System officials say armed officers from Professional Security Services will use bikes and utility vehicles to patrol the Blue Line.

"These are not things that we promised," said Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles. "These are the things that we are doing. These steps are in motion."

Authorities want to add more security by giving overtime to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers. Riders complained that ticket enforcement was nonexistent. Officials from CATS and the city say riders can expect security officers to

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