Pilot project to tackle anti-social behaviour on Dublin buses begins today

The 20-week programme, named Safer Journeys Team, incorporates a 'visible and approachable security presence' on the bus network, aiming to target rising levels of disruptive behaviour on public transport. File photo: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

A pilot project involving private security guards in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour across the Dublin bus service has been launched.

The 20-week programme, named Safer Journeys Team, which began on Monday, incorporates a “visible and approachable security presence” on the bus network, aiming to target rising levels of disruptive behaviour on public transport.