“As we build a bigger and better public transport network, it is critical that the right safety measures are in place for all Queenslanders who work or travel on publictransport,” Transport Minister MarkBaileyMP said. Read more here:
Commuters across Brisbane and south-east Queensland can soon expect a boosted security presence on buses, with the state government unveiling an almost $65 million five-year investment to hire new public transport officers and fit more protective barriers for drivers.
Rail Tram and Bus Union health and safety representatives issued notices under workplace laws on Friday over concerns about the safety of drivers operating the 100 and 110 routes to Forest Lake and Inala in Brisbane’s south at night. The officers will be deployed with bus operators on the Gold Coast, in Logan and on the Sunshine Coast, with the funding also said to provide extra police assistance for the Brisbane metropolitan area.
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