Member

My noble friend Lord Woodley’s Amendment 58, advocated by the noble Lord, Lord Moynihan, seeks to require bus operators to record and share with the local transport authority data on assaults and violent behaviour, and for the local transport authority to consult with trade unions about staff safety issues that arise from the data. The provisions of the Bill include measures to enhance the safety of staff and passengers on bus services, including ensuring improved safety for women and girls. This amendment would place an additional burden on public service vehicle operators and local transport authorities through an increase in the time and resources required to record, collate and share data, as well as on LTAs to consult in respect of it.