A first-of-its-kind roundable to address a spate of violent attacks on Queensland bus drivers has today been announced by the State Government.
Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Brent Mickelberg announced the roundtable, which will include unions, operators, drivers, and other key stakeholders to tackle increasing concerns around safety for Queensland bus drivers.
“Violence against bus drivers is unacceptable,” Minister Mickelberg said.
“Every Queenslander deserves to feel safe getting to work, school, or home.
“We are focused on frontline transport worker safety and taking an important step forward to ensure we’re tacking this issue head-on, collectively. “Working together is the key to building a safer public transport network for everyone.”
Key topics on the agenda include:
- Overall safety of bus drivers;
- Facilities available to drivers;
- Safety screens and barriers;
- Potential legislative changes.
In addition to the roundtable, the Government is working with Sunshine Coast Council to address security concerns at the Caloundra Bus Interchange, with a particular focus on improving facilities available to drivers.
The roundtable is set to be held in the coming weeks, with outcomes to inform future safety initiatives across Queensland’s transport system.
Minister Mickelberg said the roundtable marked the first step in a broader strategy to enhance safety across the public transport network.
