No to Bad Behaviour on Buses

10.08.42am UTC (GMT +0000) Tue 25th Oct 2005

Bromley Borough Liberal Democrats have today welcomed the moves to give Transport for London powers to apply Anti Social Behaviour Orders across the capital's public transport network.

The ASBO powers are to be discussed on Wednesday 26th October 2005 by the Transport for London Board, before starting the Parliamentary legislative process on the 25th November.

Passengers need to feel safe on our public transport system

Bromley Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson Cllr Grace Goodlad, said:-

"Only last week I was on a bus that was attacked by a gang of youths on Eton Road in Orpington. The bus was pelted with eggs and the driver very shaken up and distressed, leading to the police being called. I was shaken up as a passenger, but it was the second time the driver had been attacked that day!"

"I know that many people feel unsafe on buses due to the aggressive and antisocial behaviour they often witness on them - we need to be tough on troublemakers who damage and disrupt vital services like public transport"

"Not only should these ASBO powers help to crack down on aggressive behaviour, but if properly applied it should also cut down on the unnecessary bureaucracy the police have been burdened with since Labour came to power.

"Giving Transport for London the power to apply for ASBO's against those who are a menace on our public transport system is a step in the right direction. If these powers are used wisely, then it should help speed up the ability of TfL to crack down on anti social behaviour and improve safety on Bromley's buses."