Improved safety in public transport. A guide with examples of programmes of action

The object of the guide is to enhance how public transport companies work in order to improve safety in their own company. The guide deals with measures directed towards employees in land based public transport (coach, rail and taxi). The measures will help prevent violence, robbery and threats in public transport, as well as minimize the extent of damage caused by such actions. The guide describes measures that the employer may implement on different levels, and gives examples of companies that run excellent safety-improving programmes. The guide also contains a chapter describing the legal framework for safety enhancement, an index, recommended litterature, contacts and useful web sites.