There were five bus drivers assaulted recently it has emerged as the Garda Commissioner ruled out plans for a dedicated transport police.
But a retired senior garda said the Government must “seriously consider” a dedicated transport police. Former Assistant Commissioner Pat Leahy believes bus and rail passengers need protection from the rising tide of anti-social behaviour.
Last week a man was attacked on Dublin Bus while unions said several drivers have been hospitalised by thugs. That came just weeks before later pub openings and updated extended night-time bus services are expected to approved through the new Sale of Alcohol Bill.
