Bus Safety Measures Linked to Drop in Assaults Across Adelaide

Bus safety measures linked to drop in assaults across Adelaide

Image: jixiang - stock.adobe.comAssaults on Adelaide’s bus network declined in 2025, according to newly released Adelaide Metro data, with safety upgrades and enforcement measures beginning to show results across the state’s government-owned fleet. The data show reported assaults on buses fell from 238 incidents in 2024 to 208 in 2025, a 13 per cent reduction. The improvement coincides with the staged rollout of protective driver safety screens …

Adelaide Metro celebrates drop in incidents after new safety measures

Adelaide's trains were returned to public hands one year ago. Image: Government of South Australia Adelaide Metro has revealed that the number of assaults on passengers and staff dropped by 20 per cent last year.   Across Adelaide’s train, tram and bus network, there were 98 fewer incidents reported in 2025 (404 assaults) compared to 2024 (502 assaults).   The announcement comes as Adelaide Metro celebrates one year since train services were br…