I certainly hope BCC continues the rollout of full driver protection with incidences like this occurring on the regular. I’m unsure if that would have helped in this circumstance though since the driver was out of his seat when the incident occurred.
Assaults on bus drivers on the rise, sparking nationwide safety push
https://www.busnews.com.au/assaults-on-bus-drivers-on-the-rise-sparking-nationwide-safety-push/
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Another attack today.
The response from the Transport Minister seems pretty weak - a bunch of word salad.
Seems be the standard reply on many transport issues so far - “its a priority” without any actual actions. Hopefully that changes before too long…
“We are also looking at different options to prioritise issues with key stakeholders to improve safety outcomes," he said.
Government Statement: Crisafulli Government takes action on bus driver safety
…announcing a first of its kind roundtable…
Crisafulli Government takes action on bus driver safety - Ministerial Media Statements
Definitely not a bus safety forum.
Taking action!
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In addition to the roundtable, the Crisafulli 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.
Honestly I can’t for the life of me understand why they don’t knock down this eyesore. It’s basically just an old multi level carpark with the bottom level hollowed out and turned into a bus stop. Dark, dingy and laid out in a way where buses have to reverse out of each stop which doesn’t seem very safe. Plus the obvious security issues. It’s not a nice place to wait for a bus and it just feels unsafe especially at night.
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They should have a new mixed use building there with and inline island bus stop/terminus.
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