As Metro Tasmania deals with driver shortages and bus cancellations, Transport Minister Michael Ferguson says tougher powers to deal with abuse are an option if requested by his department.
abc.net.au/news/metro-driver-plea-as-shortages-drive-bus-cancellations/101954226Metro Tasmania has sent out messages to drivers asking them to pick up shifts as the company struggles to deal with staff shortages causing services across Hobart to be cancelled.Two drivers have come forward describing verbal and physical abuse and the targeting of Indian drivers
The bus company has had to cancel another 71 services in Hobart today, following on from the 97 cancelled on Thursday and more than 70 on Wednesday.But while Metro is likening its staff shortage issues to those experienced in other industries, bus drivers say they are quitting in droves because the company is failing to protect them from the abusive behaviour of a small number of passengers.
"I really love the job. I love the driving, but Metro just didn't back us up, for $25.71 an hour to be out there and be abused," she said.
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