On Wednesday 18 March 2026, Luxembourg trade union the LCGB issued a statement calling for urgent and concrete action to improve safety in public transport.

In its statement, the LCGB welcomed the announcement by Luxembourg’s Ministry of Mobility that it is examining the possibility of deploying security staff on lines of the national RGTR network (General Road Transport System), noting that this aligns with a long-standing demand of the union.

However, the LCGB stressed that the situation on the ground has significantly deteriorated and has now become untenable. The trade union warned that assaults in public transport are no longer isolated incidents, but are increasing in a concerning manner, particularly in the late afternoon and evening, exposing drivers and staff to unacceptable risks on a daily basis.

The LCGB noted that, for years, it has been raising the alarm in an effort to curb this phenomenon, but that these warnings have too often remained without concrete response. It added that the current review by the ministry represents a first step, but must be followed by rapid, visible and effective action.

The trade union stated that the deployment of security staff on RGTR lines should be implemented without delay, particularly on the most sensitive routes and time slots. It also pointed out that such measures have already proven effective in the railway sector and stressed that employee safety should no longer depend on pilot projects or prolonged discussions.

In this context, the LCGB called for the implementation of a comprehensive plan including:

• increased human presence on the ground;
• adapted secure cabins for drivers;
• zero tolerance towards assaults;
• concrete and systematic support for victims.

Given the urgency of the situation, the LCGB also called for the “Steering Committee on Safety in Public Transport”, initially scheduled for 21 July 2026, to be brought forward in order to prevent any potential tragedy.

The union recalled that public transport employees provide an essential service to the population and stressed that they are entitled to safe, dignified and respectful working conditions. The LCGB added that it will remain fully mobilised to ensure that these demands are implemented in practice.