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Hornery, Sonia to the
Minister for Transport
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- Is the Minister aware of the increased incidents of violence and antisocial
behaviour on buses operating in the Hunter?
- What measures is the Government taking to address the increased incidents
of violence and antisocial behaviour on buses operating throughout the
Hunter
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Answer -
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I am advised:
- and (2) Violence and antisocial behaviour is unacceptable.
The
NSW Government is committed to making our public transport network as safe as
possible.
All regular route buses in Newcastle have security cameras
and a $25 million three year program is being rolled out for the acquisition of
new CCTV cameras and duress alarms on all regular route passenger bus services
in Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong and the Central Coast. The funding will enable
bus companies to install the latest security technology to their fleets and
provide greater security to drivers and passengers.
Improved driver
security screens are currently also being trialled as an initiative of the Bus
Driver Safety Committee. The committee includes representatives of the
Department of Transport, NSW Police Force, Bus and Coach Industrial
Association, Transport Workers' Union of Australia, Rail Tram and Bus Union and
the State Transit Authority. The trial is expected to continue until the end of
2011. A progress report will be provided to the Committee.
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Question asked on 10 August 2011 (session 55-1)
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 32
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Answer received on 13 September 2011
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 43
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