National Transport Workers' Union Explores Expanded Mental Health Support for Bus Captains
The National Transport Workers' Union (NTWU) is reportedly exploring enhanced counselling and mental health support services for bus captains. This initiative stems from a reported increase in incidents where bus drivers face verbal abuse, physical attacks, and online harassment. The union aims to address the rising challenges impacting the well-being of transport workers.
The National Transport Workers' Union (NTWU) has announced it is exploring ways to expand counselling and mental health support for bus captains. This move comes as transport workers are increasingly subjected to various forms of abuse.
Bus captains frequently encounter verbal abuse, physical attacks, and online harassment while on duty. The union's consideration of additional mental wellness resources aims to assist these drivers in coping with the stresses and impacts of such incidents.
According to Channel News Asia, the NTWU is focusing on providing more robust support systems to safeguard the mental well-being of its members in the transport sector.
