Transport workers seek protection against louts

There has been an increase in attacks on the transportation network since the onset of pandemic. Picture: Stephen Collins

A leading transport union will take industrial action unless their “unsafe” work environment is given “protection” in the face of anti-social behaviour.

The National Bus and Rail Drivers Union (NBRU), in reiterating its calls for a dedicated public transport branch of An Garda Siochana, said that while Garda management is not in favour of the idea, the same can not necessarily be said for the Garda representative bodies.