The Hustle Truck has today been relaunched two weeks after it was suspended due to anti-social behaviour from its workers.

Earlier this month, Housing Minister David Burch called off the scheme when staff hurled abuse and vandalised Bermuda Housing Corporation property in a row over pay.

Today, the Minister announced the return of a “new and improved” version of the project, which involves bussing unemployed people around the Island to carry out manual labour.

The 87 workers previously employed on the Hustle Truck has been whittled down to 63, so that each supervisor only has to take care of about 20 individuals.

“You will be aware that as a result of disruptive behaviour three weeks ago, the programme was suspended so that complete review could be carried out and an improved management plan implemented,” Sen. Burch told a press conference.

“I am pleased to announce that over the past few weeks that process was concluded.”

Since the initiative’s launch in April, 270 people have participated, with 26 graduating to full-time employment.

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