Action Against Assaults

RMT is campaigning to reduce the unacceptable level of violence and abuse against staff and passengers on public transport.

For instance, two-thirds of RMT public transport members experienced violence at work in the past year and 70% think violence has increased. 

Official figures recorded a 34% increase in staff assaults from Dec 25 to Feb 26 compared to the previous year. 

RMT’s Action Against Assaults campaign is calling for: 

• A significant increase in staffing across public transport, including an end to lone working. Safe staffing = Safe passengers. 
  
  
• Stronger legal protections for public transport workers against assaults at work. 
  
  
• Proper policing presence on all public transport, including reversing cuts to British Transport Police funding and staffing. 
  
  
• An end to corporate profiteering on safety and security on public transport. Outsourced security and enforcement staff to be brought in-house.

On April 28th, RMT is holding a National Day of Action - we’re taking a stand against assaults on transport workers.
Download the flyer, display it, and send us your photo. Let’s make this visible everywhere.

Please write to your MP here

In Scotland? write to political party leaders here

In Wales? Write to political party leaders here

Please read our members survey

Find information and resources on workplace violence in our Health & Safety section HERE