Reward scheme pays out £50,000
A Translink scheme to reward the public for providing information leading to convictions for anti-social behaviour has paid out almost £50,000 in the last five years.
The amount covers more than 350 incidents in which Translink received information from the public.
The figures were obtained by the News Letter under the Freedom of Information Act.
The scheme has been running with the bus companies for over 10 years, and was extended to Northern Ireland Railways in 2001.
A Translink spokeswoman said: "The reward scheme was set up to encourage the public to report instances of anti-social behaviour, and will make a cash payment of up to £1,000 to any member of the public ... prepared to give evidence in court, resulting in a conviction."
The incidents covered also included fare evasion, verbal abuse and smoking.
The highest single amount paid in the five-year period was £400, in 2004-2005. The lowest was £25, paid this year, however, this year has also seen the highest total to date of £10,925 .
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24 March 2008 8:41 AM
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