Dublin Bus reported 83 anti-social behaviour incidents during August. Pic: Stock Image
Dublin Bus reported 83 anti-social behaviour incidents taking place onboard last month, bringing the total number of of such incidents so far this year to 659.
A spokesperson from Dublin Bus said it has a number of measures in place to protect customers and employees, including 14 CCTV cameras.
Each vehicle is also equipped with a radio which facilitates immediate contact to the Central Control Centre.
“Dublin Bus does not tolerate any anti-social behaviour towards customers or employees,” the spokesperson said.
“The safety of our customers and employees is our number one priority. All incidents are taken very seriously and fully investigated by the company.
“Dublin Bus has a close working relationship with An Garda Síochána and has set up a number of community forums in different areas across the city.
“These forums are made up of Dublin Bus representatives, the gardaí, local area representatives, residents associations and Trade Union Representatives.
“We also operate a Schools Education Programme which involves educating young people about the importance of the bus in their lives and in their local community.
“The work of our School and Community Co-ordinators has also proven highly successful in encouraging young people to respect their bus and has assisted greatly in the reduction of incidents of anti-social behaviour.
“In addition to this, we are also finalising an independent review of our safety and security procedures with a view to implementing enhanced safety and measures.”
At the start of this year, Dublin Bus drivers threatened to suspend evening services on parts of the number 13 route in west Tallaght which had been plagued by anti-social behaviour.
Drivers had raised “safety concerns” over incidents such as stones being thrown at buses, as well as a log set on fire and thrown onto a bus.
