Anti-social behaviour on public transport fell last year but people still think it's a problem

THE NUMBER OF anti-social incidents on public transport fell last year, but the percentage of people who believe the problem is getting worse increased. Social media also plays a significant role in shaping public awareness of anti-social behaviour. Almost half of public transport users claim they have felt unsafe at least once on public transport, according to the latest findings, and witnessing anti-social behaviour is still common. An NTA spokesperson said: “Anti-social behaviour is as much a problem on public transport as it is within society as a whole, and tackling it is a greater priority than ever before.” New Transport Security ForceMinister for Transport Darragh O'Brien Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock PhotoMinister for Transport Darragh O’Brien said last month that a proposed model for a new Transport Security Force was “under detailed consideration”.