BOSTON (WHDH) – MBTA General Manager and Interim Massachusetts Department of Transportation Secretary Phillip Eng is apologizing following an inquiry from 7NEWS about an incident where he pulled an MBTA employee’s hair.
A spokesperson for the MBTA told 7NEWS the incident occured during a team dinner with MBTA employees and their spouses at an unnamed restaurant in November 2024. The employee involved directly reported to Eng. They said the group had a conversation earlier in the evening about hair, in which Eng poked fun at his own baldness.
In a statement, Eng wrote, “My goal is always to lead with respect and inclusivity. I know that this was a mistake, and I own that. I have apologized to this employee fully and have reflected on my actions. I am committed to learning from this experience and upholding the highest standards of professionalism in all my interactions as secretary and general manager.”…