The National Bus and Rail Union said the proposed transport security force fails to address several key issues. File photograph: Getty ImagesA planned new security force aimed at deterring and tackling violence and antisocial behaviour on buses and trains would be “a toothless tiger”, transport workers have told the Government. The NBRU said the proposed transport security force would be “unable to tackle the epidemic of antisocial behaviour”. The current Programme for Government agreed by the Coalition says a transport security force under the National Transport Authority (NTA) would be established. The NBRU said no draft proposals on how such a transport security force would operate had yet been provided to stakeholders in the sector.

Source: The Irish Times December 28, 2025 06:13 UTC