SEQ ' dangerous ' bus routes

[ozbob]

Couriermail --> Brisbane bus 'trouble zones' revealed as drivers left with PTSD $

Brisbane bus drivers working some of the most dangerous routes in South East Queensland are suffering PTSD from repeated abuse and assaults forcing many to leave the industry.

Peter, a local driver who only wanted to be known by his first name for fear of reprisal, said those who didn't leave were "resigned" to the fact they would face abuse.

Rail, Tram, and Bus Union (RTBU) – Queensland bus division secretary Tom Brown said Route 100, which links Forest Lake, Inala, Durack, Oxley and Annerley to Brisbane's CBD is "by far" the most dangerous route in SEQ followed by Route 110 and 330. ...

BUS 'TROUBLE ZONES'

Route 110 – Inala, Acacia Ridge, Archerfield into the CBD (Queen St)

Route 330 – Bracken Ridge, Taigum, Zillmere, Chermside, Cultural Centre (northern suburbs)

Route 100 – Forest Lake, Inala, Durack, Oxley, Annerley into the CBD

[ozbob]

Anti-social behaviours, fuelled on by fare evasion.  It is difficult enough for the operators to recruit and retain bus drivers, this sort of thing unchecked just makes matters worse.

The needs to be a prolonged presence of Senior Network Officers on the bus routes in the frame, plus others.