{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6a68793c4207b2a60117f6f2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Bus Drivers “Living in Fear” as Calls Grow for Transport Police - 28/07/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1785230986039-06e5ff2e-8cdf-48b5-91f6-30942eeded7b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>A fresh attack on a Dublin Bus driver has reignited calls for a dedicated transport police service, with SIPTU accusing the Government of failing to deliver on a key commitment.</p><p><br></p><p>The union says a driver was assaulted by a group of young people on Bachelor's Walk last week, and warns that violence and intimidation against public transport workers remain a growing concern.</p><p><br></p><p>The Programme for Government includes plans for a Transport Security Force with powers similar to Airport Police and Customs officers, but SIPTU says progress has stalled while frontline staff continue to face unacceptable risks.</p><p><br></p><p>SIPTU Dublin Bus representative Stephen Millane joined us on The Agenda this morning to discuss the latest incident and why the union believes urgent action is needed to protect transport workers.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}