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CCTV for all Dundee buses
25/05/2004
CCTV systems have been installed on all buses in Dundee,
the first time 100 per cent coverage has been achieved in a
UK city, as part of a £500,000 Smart Bus project funded by
the Executive.
Transport Minister Nicol Stephen said:
"Dundee is now leading the way in the UK, with 100 per
cent CCTV coverage on its buses. This system will deter
those who cause trouble and also help people feel safer
when they travel. This is the sort of initiative that
encourages more people onto buses.
"Passengers want to travel on public transport that is
safe and clean. Crime, vandalism and anti-social behaviour
are greatly reduced by using CCTV cameras. Improving public
transport is about investing in new facilities such as CCTV
in order to deliver better, safer travel choices."
In total the Executive has awarded more than £12 million
since 1999 from the Public Transport Fund to Dundee City
Council for public transport improvements across
Dundee.