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Two-thirds of Londoners feel unsafe on public transport: survey
www.chinaview.cn 2005-09-12 00:03:33

    LONDON, Sept.12 (Xinhuanet) -- A new survey showed that almost two-thirds of Londoners still feel unsafe on public transport, more than two months after the July 7 terrorist attacks here.

    The survey conducted by research agency Synovate indicated that while about the same amount are now more suspicious of other people, almost all said they would not be intimidated by the bombings.

    Some 73 percent said they had not changed their journey to work while 81 percent said they were determined to maintain their normal daily lives.

    The anxiety felt by commuters has also spread around the country. Half the population admitted they feel unsafe on public transport while 42 percent said they avoided going to London unnecessarily.

    In the capital, the survey found the bombings had altered the lives of the Asian population more than the white. One-third Asians surveyed said they had changed their journey to work, compared to less than 10 percent of whites.

    "These results come as no surprise as the Asian community is very aware of the implications of these attacks," Sky News television here quoted Anjul Sharma, Synovate cultural research specialist, as saying.

    Sharma said they not only fear for their personal safety shouldanother attack occur, but also fear being targeted for body searches. Enditem

    

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