SDLP Councillor Brian Tierney
Foyle Metro services 12 and 13 are being withdrawn after 7pm following attacks in the Bradley Pass area.
Councillor Tierney said: “These repeated attacks on buses in the Bradley Pass area have led to Translink withdrawing these services that many people in the Shantallow area rely on.
“Late night buses are vital for people returning from work or the city centre and they will now be forced to make alternative arrangements following these mindless attacks.
“I would urge young people not to engage in this kind of activity and ask parents to make sure their children are not involved in these attacks.
“This is not the first time we have seen services withdrawn in the Shantallow area and the local community are sick and tired of their lives being disrupted in this way.
“Bus drivers are public servants and they have the right to feel safe when doing their jobs.
“Nobody should be subjected to attacks of this nature.
“All being well, these services will return next Monday and the SDLP will continue working with Translink and on the ground in the area to ensure that these attacks come to an end so that people can avail of these important public transport services.”
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