The shocking extent of crime and vandalism on bus and Metrolink tram networks
The shocking extent of crime and anti-social behaviour on Greater Manchester's bus and tram network is laid bare by new figures showing a combined rise in incidents of more than a third.
Transport for Greater Manchester said while reported crimes have risen, the increase was largely due to rising numbers of passengers travelling again over the year following the Covid-19 pandemic. It reveals that as passenger numbers continue to rise post-Covid, the rate of incidents per million passenger journeys made improved in 2022 compared to during 2021.
"Key issues include youths congregating, engaging in harassment and intimidation, causing criminal damage, including throwing of missiles at moving vehicles, and interference with the operation of the network, like Metrolink door handle activations.""It is important to note there has been and will continue to be, sustained and consistent work with staff at bus stations and interchanges to improve rates of incident reporting into the TravelSafe Partnership," says the report.
The report reveals there were 844 arrests during last year and 1,526 stop searches. More than 350 schools were visited to educate pupils and 7,397 Metrolink fines were issued. Vernon Everitt, Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester, said: "Ensuring people feel safe to use public transport and active travel facilities is every bit as important as the improvements we are making to services, fares and ticketing through the Bee Network. Incidents and perceptions around crime and anti-social behaviour can be a real barrier to people travelling.
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