To: Brent Mickelberg MP, Minister for Transport and Main Roads
Reinstate Bus Safety Forum
Until it was abolished earlier this year, the Bus Safety Forum had been the only structured platform where drivers, unions, operators, and government bodies come together to confront one of the most pressing and ongoing issues facing the public transport industry: violence and abuse directed at bus drivers.
Our members continue to face threats, abuse, and assault across Queensland’s bus network. We face real stories from our members every week about violent assaults and abuse. Removing this Forum strips workers of a vital avenue to influence decisions that directly impact their safety.
It is completely unacceptable that such a significant move was made without direct consultation with drivers and their representatives, those who are most affected by these serious issues.
We are calling the immediate reinstatement of the Bus Safety Forum as a standing body, with scheduled meetings and full stakeholder participation.
Anything less sends a message to drivers that their safety is not a priority.
Our members continue to face threats, abuse, and assault across Queensland’s bus network. We face real stories from our members every week about violent assaults and abuse. Removing this Forum strips workers of a vital avenue to influence decisions that directly impact their safety.
It is completely unacceptable that such a significant move was made without direct consultation with drivers and their representatives, those who are most affected by these serious issues.
We are calling the immediate reinstatement of the Bus Safety Forum as a standing body, with scheduled meetings and full stakeholder participation.
Anything less sends a message to drivers that their safety is not a priority.
Why is this important?
Bus drivers are critical because they keep our state moving, taking kids to school, commuters to work, and our families to shops, medical appointments and more.
We need to keep them safe so they can do their essential job without fear, stress or harm, ensuring reliable and secure transport for everyone.
We need to keep them safe so they can do their essential job without fear, stress or harm, ensuring reliable and secure transport for everyone.
