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RMT concerned over Labour's plans to have bus drivers confront criminals

TRANSPORT union RMT raised concerns over government plans to have bus drivers handle anti-social and criminal behaviour today.

The union called for the creation of a specific offence for assaulting bus staff after a survey found that nine in 10 drivers believe the proposals will put them at risk.

Bus drivers are already being pushed to breaking point by low pay, excessive hours and rising violence on the job, the union’s survey found.

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