Transport Hijacker Jailed For NYC Bus Driver Fraud | Off The Rails (2016) | Full Film
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- Darius McCollum has a love of transport that has led to him being jailed 32 times, spending 23 years in prison - despite never harming any person or property. Suffering from Asperger’s syndrome, over 3 decades Darius has commandeered New York buses and subway trains, only to correctly drive their routes and announce the stops. A remarkable story of society’s failure to channel the harmless passions of a mentally challenged man into a productive life.
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Give this man A freaking job
yep. he seems a lot more dedicated than most
Yes! Wtf
During an operator shortage too.
And he’s doing it for free and loves to do it even at risk of jail
No he belongs in a psyche ward.
This guy is owed 25 years of back pay.
Ikr..😉
He could've been retired by now with a 70K a year pension if he just applied to be a bus driver!!!!
@@rockon8174 he did apply, but they turned him down..😩
@@rockon8174he did apply but the MTA denied his applications twice.
@@rockon8174He did but they denied his applications twice☹️
He's a good guy that no one understands. This was me here in my city but i became a bus driver and then brought my own buses and now i have my company.
Hire him brother!!
How embarrassing!!!!!has anyone tested him,obviously he's smarter than his surrounding environment.
What a tragic story. The system failed him, NY City failed him. Everybody failed
They need to hire this man immediately.
Poor guy. Would be nice if the city stopped wasting so much money prosecuting him and put his skills and interests to good use. Even as a station attendant or back office person. Being officially employed by the MTA seems like such a dream of Darius and might be good for him and the city.
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It sucks there’s so much bureaucracy, they probably won’t hire him because of his record
So friendly, so harmless, so childlike.. it’s very sad that they kept jailing him and never got him any help.
They stole his light, he could've been the next Elon Musk!!!!
City of New York needs to hire this guy. It would be way less expensive than incarceration. I guarantee he would be more dedicated than the average city employee anyway.
Don't be jealous that we have jobs that we can retire after 30 years while u have to work till the day u die😂😂😂 love
If he was a immigrant he would get free housing, 1400 a month, and food stamps. They should be using his gift versus locking him up costing tax payers thousands.
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well they can’t lock up an illegal so they gotta meet that quota by locking up any American that they can.
Oh my Gosh, I remember Darius, he was a nice guy. I was just starting my career with transit over 3 decades. He told me "I'm a Train Buff do you know what that is?" I agree he shouldn't be in jail.
This was SO incredibly nice AND SAD at the same time! I LOVE Darius yet feel so bad for him too. Incredibly well done documentary. These gems are getting more rare unfrotunately.. Therefore, it's almost like we NEED more ppl like Darius instead of the same ole BS. Darius, we all rooting for you and your love of trains & buses!
To say the system failed is an understatement… gifted and dedicated people like him makes the difference in society.. give him a job cleaning the trains and buses in the yard but to offer him nothing is a crime by it self.. Darius is an exception to the rules .👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 help him !
Protect and help this man, he was naturally born the service the city as a bonified operator..
at lease he is a safe operator, and wants to work .. good worker , no reports of him crashing any of the vehicles or trains.. wow and no formal training.
Free Darius✊🏾✊🏾
Wait so this man worked in the system all that time with zero pay?! Y’all took advantage of that man’s disabilities. Then turned around and made him appear as a deranged thief. In actuality he was simply doing what he knew to do all these years. He seems to know more about the system than most. I would give him a dang job! Never have to worry about employee morale with him. He loved that job🤷🏾♂️
They actively worked against having a passionate employee. Guess they only want to hire people who hate tge job.
The city should hire this guy, obviously he enjoys what 90% of city workers don't.
Just give this guy a job
IN this day and age after all Darrius has been through, and the knowledge h has acquired over all these long years he should be given a job and the NYC transportation museum. He is an obsessed man who has learned a tremendous amount about the NYC subway system. Give him a consulting job with the system and I am 100 percent that he will deliver the goods. He does not need to be in jail!. The below comments also echo my thoughts. Give him a job and stop wasting time and money on prosecuting him!!.
He would be better off away from the transit museum....Its ran by the mob.
Instead of embracing his gift they threw it down and spit in his face, sad story. This enforces my thoughts on how NYC is full of Karens/Darrens running the show there.
BIG FACTS
as someone who lives in nyc i can say I see where his passion comes from, this is very sad to watch seeing how far they went even stopping his volunteer work at the transit museum
I want bro to be my subway operator in the mornings when I go to school 😭🙏🏾
At what point does someone stop and say …. Here’s a idea 💡
I think they gave all the bright ideas to the illegals.
The MTA couldn't hire the ONE person who actually wanted to work for them, a person who you know from watching this video would never be late and never take a sick day or vacation.
Pride. he manages to learn their system so thoroughly.
While I certainly do thoroughly understand the points of reservation made by the spokesman for the MTA (43:50 - 44:40) about Darius McCollum, the fact is that the MTA, as well as other major transit authorities, actually have legitimately employed "loose cannons" who are far more unpredictable than Darius. To make matters worse, because you never know what might set these people off, they represent a far greater threat to the riding public than Mr. McCollum ever did or ever could. Granted, getting behind the controls of a subway train or the steering wheel of a transit bus without due authorization was definitely wrong. But it cannot be denied that this man, who was a 15-year old kid when he first started this, clearly knew everything you must know to operate these vehicles safely, and he did so flawlessly. He clearly understood the gravity given the fact that he had people's lives in his hands! Yet, according to numerous comments throughout this video, he did the jobs better than some "legitimate" employees who had been with the MTA for years!
There's no doubt society has failed Darius McCollom over and over again. Whether enough of the right people will finally help him find a decent job that he enjoys performing still remains TBD.
What the hell do u know about what the MTA hires
@@anthonygallo3576you’ll be surprised
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ENOUGH, Mr. Gallo. And my comment ain't about to change because you got an issue with it.
This guy runs the mta better than the MTA commissioner himself
Why wouldn't NYC Use him instead od abusing him. People don't nurture someone when they see a rare blessing. The man is gifted. Instaed if allowing him and NYC away a grow, they quash him. He needs assistance not jail.
Darius needs a go fund me page
All he wants is to be apart of the NYC Railroad System. Either by an employee or a volunteer. Such a talent going to waste NYC
The MTA is scared to hire him because, with his knowledge and expertise, the system we see today would be run very differently, meaning on time performance, 100 percent clean trains and buses which means the ones there now whos not doing the best of job would be eliminate.
Awww I teach my son the same. Fake holidays aren't the only time to get what you want. Everyday is a great day to enjoy life.
Did the MTA owe him a job? Absolutely NOT, he was a serial trespasser. Did he belong in jail for 15 years? Absolutely NOT. Unfortunately American society has no other options for folks like this.
Yes the US justice department does have options for him they just don't want to they don't care about black people. Once you come with an element of a degree with a disease or with a mental retardation or mental deflect the US justice system and as well as the psychological services do not want to spend the time or to deal with such problems when it comes to black people. Look up today's reality when it comes to Black Mental health in America it is delayed service it is bad service and it never gets the proper treatment.
I’ve heard his voice several times over the train speakers. Wow!
This Young Man does a “BETTER JOB” than the workers starting from the top down. It’s a n “ABSOLUTE SHAME”, that the transit authority wouldn’t and haven’t reached out and help this Young Man in the way of an employment opportunity. I guess they feel embarrassed and slighted that “THEY WERE SHOWN UP” over and over.
My heart hurts for this man, because it's not like he was a bad person. He's got a brain and he really needed a job to keep him busy on a regular basis. The government cares for no one especially minorities. I thought it was going to be a happy ending for Darius. May God bless you and be safe wherever you are. 🙏🏼Stay strong!
They are just trying to avoid litigation because they never caught him,the protection system they had in place for the public was breached he deserves better representation!!!!!
People forget that there was a time when New York City kids could sneak onto the subways and get lost all over the city and made it home safe before the sunset of the evening (before the light pole lights came on…. Or risk an ass whipping 😅)
Luckily no one harmed the youngster back then with the drugs and murders on the streets
Lol, I was one of those kids!
The system did Darius wrong
Just give him a job. The man has more experience than any of those transit workers put together. He loves the job, a real dedicated worker.
He needs help Getting arrested over and over isn't helping anyone. It's only hurting him in the end.
The fact no one thought let’s give this guy a job, instead they just kept arresting him & no therapy, no nothing. What a shame
It's unfathomable to expect Darrius to make any progress without a solid plan in place. His lawyer was a criminal himself and gave him reckless legal advice. New York Systems painted Darrius as a criminal with a lengthy list of offenses, and his legal representation failed to provide a substantial defense. New York should have offered better support by transferring his parole to North Carolina, where he could have been with his parents, a move that would have made a significant difference.
Agreed!
Why keep the guy in NYC if you are concerned about what he might do?
Well what happened to the operator in the beginning that originally let him drive the train? Why didn't he come out & admit I left my assign position & let the little boy drive a train! He (The adult train operator) should've been fired and prosecuted, Also charged with child endangerment.
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Great documentary 👍
In a lot of ways I am Darius, as a child people were so cruel to me. I was baptized at 8 years old and just wanted to be respected and not beat up all the time. As I got older I joined on to that same crowd and began to sell drugs on top of being a heavy weed smoker. I was attempting to harden myself and change into something wicked. Thankfully I met a Woman who loved me and was patient for that season and the birth of our Son at the age of 21 began my straightening out period. I was not going to be in jail and miss time with my Son. I wonder if there is a way we can pressure them into giving him a position. Like a petition or something. If there was only a way I could fill their hearts with Love. God Bless Darius!!!
Cant believe he never got the job disgusting HR department. Even torontos transit commissioner got the job in NYC.. btw u recognize toronto in those subway scenes the orange vests are smudged to only show T not TTC very cool stuff
Movie producers, hello ..
someone please call Netflix!!
I NEED AN F'N PART 2
If he's good at it why not just hire him
This is such an obvious example of problems with today's criminal justice system. Too much focus on incarceration and punishment instead of looking at the ways a person can reform and contribute positively to society. The MTA would be the perfect place for him to find gainful employment and do a service for the public.
A genius in a way.
The word you seek is: savant.
This is just another reason why MTA is a joke. As a New Yorker I stopped taking the subway years ago and I have no desire to ever start again with a system so backwards like this. They now complain about not having enough conductors and being able to pay them enough. GIVE THE MAN A DAMN JOB MTA.
They pay over six-figures and a hefty pension.
By “Fraud” we mean hero right?
That's strange some of those scenes we're taking on the TTC in Toronto the lower bay station also known as Yorkville
This was horrible! >:I. They robbed him of his talents! He was proven a viable asset, yet they just threw him away! Insane!!!
Wow amazing documentary
The people that should be going to jail are not, but this poor man continues to get caught up in the system, instead of giving him the appropriate level of care.
Kinda reminds me of Catch Me If You Can!
Why we haven’t hired him yet?! He seems to do a way better job than most of these MTA workers.
People from Toronto would be pride to see their subway train in the documentary
This is what is wrong with society. A transit worker that would love the job as much as freedom. He should be head of the New York Transit Authority!
😭😢😭 Touched my ❤ this man's JOURNEY is just WOW . Thank you so much for sharing this awesome story ❤
I met Darius while he was on Rikers - he was one of the nicest, smartest guys in there. His story is sad.
Keep smile DTrain💯🙏🏾☝🏾
Interesting story 😢
This is a great update 🎉
i demand he be made a motorman immediately.
7The sad irony of this story is, this courageous man could not even get community service working for the transit system. Chicago have second chance for non-violent offenders most of the workforce are non-violent CTA the majority of them does a excellent job
This guy needs to come to Chicago everyone deserves a second chance
If they gave him the job after the first arrest this guy would have never gone so far. They cause him to go rogue. He was already alone in life and the MTA was his safe haven
O my god,why dont they just give him a job,he looks like he would be a verey good employee he dose not belong in a prison fair enoughth he dident do it leagly but what harm has he realy done
I feel like the reason they won’t hire him is because he consistently exposed flaws in the physical aspect of the Mta security system
The system is no good.
So sad😢
The sad thing is if he was female he wouldn't have spent a day in prison, and they would have rolled out the red carpet in job offers. What happened to the train conductor who went off on his booty call and left Darius in charge of a train at 15 years of age?
Wrong answer, if he was a white male I bet they would have given him a job. But a black man doesn't have a snowball's chance. Just put the black man in prison no kind of counseling or treatment. WTF
Good question!
Train Operator, also he should've never did that his boots call was at Penn Station, with a Female Station Agent and the Conductor observed him and called it in as soon as he got into the Train Operator Cab then next thing you know the Train approach Penn Station Train Operator on that train returning, found another Operator Operating a Train like puzzled.
literally me
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I was very saddened.To see that the MTA denied his application twice.Darius is a good guy.That loves the trains.There’s no better employee.I would’ve like to see courts overturn his convictions & for the MTA to let him finish off the few years of working,that he has left & allow him to retire as an MTA employee.
So why didn’t they just train him for a position. Also why didn’t they dust his fingerprints?
Does he have Asperger's Syndrome? That would explain his behavior and social awkwardness. If so, he shouldn't be treated as a criminal. He should be given a job in the field he is so passionate about.
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I don't think he's known or anyone has told him that he can apply for those JOBS! 🤣🤣🤣🤦🏻
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All I want to so is cry for Darius 😢😢😢😢
Hire him ! Lol
All the intelligent idiots around him couldn't figure that all he needed is a freaking job!
How selfish!
They just should of tell him drive the bus
Okay, has he ever applied for any of these transit jobs? Moreover, he did not have to commit another crime because he was afraid of becoming homeless. He had free room and board at his moms home.
I remember this film. Dude is a train GOAT
MTA should be ASHAMED! MARTA would have hired him soon as he turned 18 and their drivers wouldn't have been fake like they didn't train him. Ridiculous ratty city.
im soo sorry vor him love vrom austria !!!!!
Ppl defending this guy must be nuts, its dangerous to do what he is doing !
Watching this, hearing his new attorney's position on levels of incarceration. With the professional insights of psychologists, and psychiatrists. One solution is to sign a petition for NYTransit to give him a full, non-biased interview for employment. This is a prime example of an agency embarrassed by its shortcomings and scapegoating the individual. Understandably, operating a commercial bus, or a subway train, there are horrendous liabilities for oversights. Has not, Darrius demonstrated a stellar performance until NYT found itself in an embarrassing situation. Time to get over yourselves, give the man an opportunity to prove his worth. If the agency feels some uncertainty, as a trainee assign Darruis with senior employees on a probationary basis. The situation NYT and the city of NY, have placed Darrius in, is inexcusable. I don't know Darrius personally, few respondents here do. Based on the findings of his new attorney, that of the doctors evaluating him. I for one, would sign a petition on his behalf.
Very interesting
Aw..poor guy..why not just give the man a job, instead of locking him up. The judge should order him to go to therapy...😩
No words, just 😢
They incarcerated this BLACK MAN for 30yrs instead of found and getting him help. You know how better off he would at 50 years if someone just did the right thing.
It doesn't take an Expert to know this guy is a nice guy 👍
😕 Sad story... how everyone failed Mr. Darius McCollum. The worst fears were correct. They put him in a psychiatric hospital instead of helping him. 😢
59:45 uh yeah he does have skills!! He just proved it right after girl said what she did. He should do some kind of touring as a guide
The MTA should hire him to be an MTA Police or security to make sure people DON'T CHEAT THE FARES
He could have been a great NYCT employee.
The Guy in the Silhouette became mta chairman no wonder he didn't want Darius working for mta. We would have way better subway service
I’m on the spectrum as well. Pretty much all of my friends that are also on the spectrum - all of us are obsessed with Busses, Trains and Airplanes. I’m a bus driver myself (don’t worry - I’m legally employed by my company. 😂) I don’t know what it is about public transit that has us obsessed, but it’s really common. Some of these guys though, they have an obsession on another level.