Thursday, 3 April 2025

Public transport safety

Wayne FARNHAM (Narracan) presented a petition bearing 257 signatures:

Issue:

This petition of residents in Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Assembly the current situation of public safety whilst travelling on both V/Line and Metro transport within the state of Victoria, particularly the Gippsland region. Communities are concerned that whilst travelling on trains and/or coaches passengers feel unsafe with the behaviour of some passengers who use offensive and abusive language and/or display dangerous, erratic and irrational behaviour. This has significant consequences for the safety of all ages, young, elderly and disabled who will not use public transport for this reason.

Action:

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Assembly make provisions for Public Safety Officers (PSO’s) at major stations and that signage be made clearly visible and placed in every carriage and/or coach displaying a phone number, (not 000) to contact when they are feeling vulnerable whilst travelling on public transport in Victoria.

Ordered that petition be considered tomorrow.