Bus driver hospitalized following altercation with passenger

On Sunday, April 12, 2026, a bus driver was involved in a physical altercation with a passenger, resulting in the driver's hospitalization with head and knee injuries. Reports indicate the driver remains under medical care and is awaiting further diagnostics, such as an MRI. Following the incident, both the driver and the passenger were taken to a police station, but no arrests were made as both parties filed mutual complaints of assault. The event was recorded on video by another passenger and later broadcast by RIK. This incident marks the tenth reported case of violence against bus drivers in the last two years. The trade union SEK has called for immediate safety measures to be implemented to protect transport staff. While some reports initially suggested an unprovoked attack, official police statements note that both individuals claimed they were assaulted during the encounter.