More than one-third of transport workers in Ireland believe abuse and anti-social behaviour is a serious issue
The problem is being highlighted in a new survey of 600 transport staff, which is being published this morning.
SIPTU is launching a major new campaign for legislative and societal level change to curtail the high level of abuse and anti-social behaviour directed at public transport workers.. Composite image shows a Dublin Bus on College Green in Dublin city, and commuters on the Luas in Dublin. Image: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie"What's come back very clearly in relation to our survey is that first of all, and probably most startling, over 50% people experience anti-social behaviour either on a daily or weekly basis," he said."Over a third of workers see it as a serious issue.
"I think we've transitioned from a situation where we're on the few countries where people say, 'Thanks' to the bus driver to a case where now more people are abusing transport workers.The launch will include the release of a series of campaign videos and a new 'Respect Transport Workers' badge.Main image: A red 'stop' button on a bus, 29-5-21.
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