ACT Budget: Bus driver protection, transit officer boost in $37.4m public transport package

ACT invests $37.4 million in bus driver safety, electric buses

Image: ACT governmentThe ACT government has announced a major cash boost is coming for the state’s public transport system, with millions invested in electrifying the state’s fleet and improving safety measures. The $37.4 million figure, as reported by The Canberra Times, will help fund 30 new battery electric buses. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter to receive the latest news and classifieds from Australasia’s bus and coach industry Don’…

ACT Budget: Bus driver protection, transit officer boost in $37.4m public transport package

Transport Canberra bus driver Sam Colbert behind a protective screen in one of the electric buses. Photos: Ian Bushnell. Canberra bus driver Sam Colbert is one of the lucky ones. He hasn’t been spat on or had his nose broken or ended up in hospital like some of his colleagues, but it’s been scary enough on some routes, particularly late at night with unruly passengers. Mr Colbert welcomed the new safety screens being fitted to all Transport Canb…