A disturbing incident shook riders when an elderly person was forced off the bus for non-payment, raising questions about compliance with public transport rules.
A grey day, an unexpected encounter
That morning, the sky was cloudy. Puddles of melted snow stained the windows of the almost deserted bus, while a penetrating cold seemed to creep into the bodies. On board, the atmosphere was heavy with silence. Until the driver's brittle voice breaks it:
"Madam, you haven't validated your ticket. I must ask you to come down.