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Safety concerns changing how public transport is used in North, TfN study finds

Deniz Huseyin
02 October 2025

 

Personal safety concerns are altering how, when and whether residents across the North of England use public transport, according to a new report.

The?report, published by Transport for the North (TfN), reveals that women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and disabled passengers face a disproportionate burden in staying safe. Research also shows that feelings of safety decline sharply after  dark, especially during the “first and last mile” of journeys.

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