He told the ECHO: “Anti-social behaviour in this sector, it's nothing new. ‌“We recognise the impact that anti-social behaviour can have on our staff, our communities and on people who rely on bus services. ‌"I have been in frequent touch with Unite the Union - who represent the bus drivers. As a trade unionist the safety of the bus drivers and passengers is paramount for me. Both bus drivers and passengers have raised that there are instances of serious anti-social behaviour on the routes.

Source: Daily Mirror February 22, 2026 13:55 UTC