Over 70% of bus, train and Luas staff say they feel very unsafe due to passenger drug use – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

Over 70% of bus, train and Luas staff say they feel very unsafe due to passenger drug use




Because of people using public transport to do drugs, more than seven out of ten employees working on buses, trains and Luas have felt uncomfortable and intimidated, reports Breaking News.

According to the Siptu study, fewer than 80% of employees in public transit stated that the issue has become worse over the past 12 months.

As part of the union’s continuous push for the creation of a specialised transport policing unit, Siptu representatives will testify before the Oireachtas Transport Committee on Wednesday, according to The Irish Times, reports Breaking News.

An Garda Síochána should handle antisocial situations on transportation, according to Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan, who had earlier rejected the idea from both the participating corporations.

Earlier, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris stated he agreed with such stance, reports Breaking News.

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