Adelaide Metro has revealed that the number of assaults on passengers and staff dropped by 20 per cent last year.  

Across Adelaide’s train, tram and bus network, there were 98 fewer incidents reported in 2025 (404 assaults) compared to 2024 (502 assaults).  

The announcement comes as Adelaide Metro celebrates one year since train services were brought back under public control.  

In a bid to boost safety across the transport network, the South Australian government introduced several measures in 2025.  

There was an increase in security operations, with 14 conducted at key public transport locations – an increase from nine operations in 2024.  

More than 22,000 tickets were checked and 510 people were cautioned for fare evasion or inappropriate behaviour last year.  

These measures complement new legislation that was introduced last year to crack down on criminal and antisocial behaviour on public transport.  

The laws mean passengers can be banned from using the network indefinitely if they have been charged with violent offences.

The maximum court penalty for breaching this ban has also seen a sharp increase from $2500 to $7000. Last year, SA Police issued 430 transit barring orders.

Other major initiatives include establishing a new security taskforce as part of a $9.6 million 2025-26 State Budget investment.

The unit will see 19 dedicated officers recruited and deployed across services, boosting the overall number of prescribed officers employed by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport to about 200. 

Last year, a rollout of safety screens also began across all 940 government-owned buses as part of a $7.5 million program, providing greater protection for bus drivers.  

Adelaide Metro data reported 208 bus assaults in 2025, compared to 238 in 2024 – a drop of 13 per cent. 

Passengers are encouraged to report antisocial behaviour via the Adelaide Metro website or by calling the Adelaide Metro InfoLine on 1300 311 108 (7am-8pm daily).