In Blumenau, Brazil, a bus driver was violently assaulted by three female passengers after informing them that drinking beer on the bus was prohibited. The incident occurred on the night of Wednesday, October 11, and involved slaps and pulling, leading to the driver falling to the ground at the Terminal Urbano da Fonte. Bystanders attempted to intervene, but the assailants fled the scene before police arrived.

The local police confirmed the event, and the bus company BluMob stated that the incident has been reported to the authorities, although specific details were not disclosed. The situation sparked outrage from the Sindicato dos Empregados do Transporte Coletivo Urbano (Sindetranscol), which issued a statement condemning the violence against the driver as both unjustifiable and harmful to her physical and emotional wellbeing.

This troubling incident highlights the challenges bus drivers face in maintaining public order and safety while working. It raises important questions about passenger behavior and respect for transport regulations. The reaction from the transport union indicates a call for greater support for drivers and potentially stricter enforcement of policies regarding alcohol consumption on public transport.