SECURITY * UK - Support officers on bus patrols
The officers will ride on buses and help keep routes clearLondon,UK -BBC News -20 February 2008: -- A bus company is putting police community support officers (PSCO) on its vehicles to help cut crime and anti-social behaviour... The £180,000 Newport Transport scheme will see four officers riding the routes for the next three years... The firm spent around £80,000 last year replacing broken windows on its buses... The company, which carries around eight million passengers a year, said the PSCOs will also be able to help keep bus routes in the city running smoothly as they will have traffic enforcement powers... (Picture: The officers will ride on buses and help keep routes clear)
* UK - Antisocial behaviour on buses ‘increasing’
Borehanwood,UK -The Borehanwood Times, by Janaki Mahadevan -22 Feb 2008: -- Antisocial behaviour on buses is an increasing problem in Borehamwood, with some drivers being verbally abused every day, according to bus companies and passengers... Despite the companies working closely with Hertfordshire Constabulary to stamp out problems with rowdy and abusive behaviour, incidents continue to cause concern, particularly during peak hours... One bus company operator said verbal attacks on drivers now occur on a daily basis...
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