{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/690c86d48cebe28c0cde1aa3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Public Transport Workers Say Antisocial and Abusive Behaviour Has Increased Across the Network - 06/11/2025","description":"<p>Public transport workers have claimed that antisocial and abusive behaviour has increased across the network.</p><p><br></p><p>A survey by Siptu of over 200 members at Irish Rail, Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Luas and Aircoach also reveals employee concern about progress on a government commitment to set up a dedicated transport police force.</p><p><br></p><p>A total of 94pc of staff said antisocial and abusive behaviour is an issue at work. Almost half described it as a serious issue, while 46pc said it is a minor issue.</p><p><br></p><p>Most reported facing verbal abuse, with more than a quarter experiencing physical abuse and one in five reporting racial abuse.</p><p><br></p><p>Dublin Bus driver, Suzanne Armstrong, joined us on The Agenda this morning to tell us about how bad things really are across the board for herself and other bus drivers.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>But before we spoke to Suzanne, we heard from SIPTU Transport Sector Organiser, John Murphy, to find out more.</p><p><br></p><p>Listen back to what they had to say about how bad things are. </p>","author_name":"lmfm "}