Transport bosses announce crackdown on anti-social behaviour on Greater Manchester networks
Transport bosses in Greater Manchester are cracking down on youth anti-social behaviour.
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has released 'shocking' CCTV footage of incidents across the transport network, to raise awareness of the potential consequences of antisocial behaviour.
Included in the footage are incidents including bricks being thrown, stations being damaged, and - in an incident in Stockport - a bin being set on fire.
The campaign is targeted at young people. Although a TfGM spokesperson admitted that the 'vast majority' of this demographic uses Bee Network buses and trams 'without issue', others have been involved in vandalism.
The campaign is designed to warn of the consequences of anti-social behaviour, which can include the removal of free or concessionary travel passes, being banned from the network or issued fines, and prosecution.
A TfGM spokesperson said: "Young people may be unaware that certain actions are classed as antisocial behaviour and could also lead to action being taken against them, such as vaping, throwing things, playing music loudly, activating emergency door handles on trams, and being noisy or abusive in groups."
It comes not long after Greater Manchester Police and TfGM announced that they will be continuing their 'Travelsafe' partnership, which aims to keep the travel network safer.
The partnership involves more deployed police officers, CCTV monitoring, and provision of emergency call points, both on vehicles and in stations and interchanges.
Vernon Everitt, Greater Manchester's transport commissioner, said: "These videos show some shocking incidents of crime and antisocial behaviour committed by a minority who think the rules do not apply to them, but they also lay bare the potentially serious consequences that could affect the everyday lives of those who persistently engage in this kind of activity on our public transport network."
Kate Green, Greater Manchester's Deputy Mayor, similarly said: "Public transport should be a safe and welcoming space for everyone. The reckless behaviour shown in these videos is not only dangerous but can have life-changing consequences for those involved.
"We will not tolerate antisocial behaviour, and through the TravelSafe Partnership, we will continue to take firm action against those who disrupt or endanger others in order to make our Bee Network safer, ensuring that everyone can travel with confidence."
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