Passenger punch-up on Brisbane bus turns into brawl
A violent brawl on a Brisbane bus has shocked onlookers and prompted calls for improved safety measures for drivers.
The fight is the latest in the series of incidents concerning the Rail, Tram and Bus Union.
Footage of the fight shows passengers throwing punches and yelling before a bus driver intervenes.
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CCTV has shown passengers throwing punches inside a Brisbane City Council bus. 9News
Onlookers then see a baby strapped to the chest of a woman being hit.
One of the passengers heard the baby cry, got up and told the group to "let her go".
The baby was uninjured but the driver pushed and shoved.
The union said drivers see incidents such as this far too often.
"They're sick and tired of violence they're seeing on a daily basis," RTBU secretary Peter Allen said.
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RBTU assistant state secretary Tom Brown said drivers "are afraid to drive the 100 route". 9News
According to drivers, there are three dangerous bus routes - the 110, the 330 and the 100.
Bus drivers said the most dangerous line is the 100 through Forest Lake, Rocklea, Annerley and into town.
The latest incident unfolded on the 100 outside the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
RBTU assistant state secretary Tom Brown said drivers "are afraid to drive the 100 route".
"No wonder, trouble flares up there constantly," he said.
The transport union has called on Brisbane City Council to act.
However council said bus safety is the responsibility of the state government.
The statement government said bus safety was a shared responsibility.
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