The government is considering issuing tasers to the transport police.
The motion was proposed by a People’s Party national councillor, Michael Buffat.
He says tasers will give police more flexibility to tackle increasing violence on public transport.
Swiss Federal Railways says it backs the move.
Transport police are already armed with a hand gun and pepper spray.
Other forces across the country already use tasers. They’re used between 6 and 15 times a year on average.
Several injured in random knife attack
A man attacked several people with a knife yesterday afternoon in Zofingen in canton Aargau.
Push for Geneva to host song contest
Pressure is building to get canton Geneva to officially back the hosting of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Govt says 'no' to song cash
As the potential cities vie for the right to host next years Eurovision Song Contest, the federal government have made it very clear – there will be no government money.
Unusual snowfalls on high passes
Despite being mid-May, the higher ground is getting a massive amount of snow.
Possible charge for Lauterbrunnen
The picturesque village of Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland is considering following the lead of Venice - and bringing in a daily charge for visitors.
Accident caused major disruption - man seriousy injured
Geneva rush hour traffic was severely disrupted yesterday afternoon after a 19-year-old scooter rider was hit by a tram in Rive.
