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A bus fire in Kerzers, Fribourg, Switzerland killed six people and left five injured; police say an intentional act is the most likely explanation, though there is no evidence it was a terrorist attack, and investigators are seeking witnesses to determine if a passenger started the blaze.
Starting Sunday, New York City subway and bus fares will increase by 10 cents to $3, marking the first rise in over two years, with additional fare hikes on commuter railroads and tolls, raising concerns about affordability for low-income residents amid ongoing efforts to boost revenue and ridership.
Noah Williams, 21, from Ann Arbor, is facing assault charges after allegedly holding a knife to a victim's neck at a Target store and slashing a woman across the chest on a bus. The incidents occurred after interactions where individuals bumped into him.
A 13-year-old boy in Denver fatally shot a 60-year-old man on a bus after an altercation about the man's leg blocking the aisle. The suspect was arrested and is being held for investigation of first-degree murder. The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital, and another person suffered a minor injury. The investigation is ongoing, and the final charges will be determined by the Denver District Attorney’s Office.
A 13-year-old boy in Denver shot and killed a 60-year-old man on a public bus after an argument over the man's leg blocking the aisle. The victim, Richard Sanchez, died from his injuries, while a second individual sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The boy has been arrested and is being held for investigation of first-degree murder. Sanchez's family only learned of his death when they went to report him missing, and they are devastated by the loss.
A 13-year-old boy in Denver allegedly shot and killed a 60-year-old man on a bus after a verbal exchange about the man's leg blocking the aisle. The boy was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder, and the victim, Richard Sanchez, was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Another man was injured in the shooting but did not require hospitalization.
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities has completed clearing roads after a recent snowstorm, but some residents, like Amanda Vodraska, feel that more needs to be done, especially in clearing snow from bus stops and sidewalks. LTU officials stated that residents are responsible for clearing sidewalks and bus stops on their property, suggesting they arrange for help if needed. Vodraska hopes that bus stops will be prioritized to assist those with mobility challenges. The city recommends utilizing the Snow Angels Program for assistance and making service requests online if additional attention is needed for plowed streets. Winter operations will resume on Tuesday morning.
Two crashes on Fillmore in Colorado Springs caused traffic delays during the Thursday morning commute. The first crash involved a bus and a Ford pickup, resulting in the bus tipping over. Another crash occurred at Fillmore and Prospect later on. No serious injuries were reported in either incident.
Shocking footage captured the moment a powerful explosion in Johannesburg sent a line of minibuses airborne, injuring 48 people and killing one. The blast created a gaping hole in the road and caused significant damage to several blocks, including flipped vehicles. The cause of the explosion is still unknown, and authorities are investigating the possibility of another explosion or gas leak. Some residents were forced to evacuate, but some were able to return to their homes or businesses.
A second bus carrying undocumented immigrants, including nationals from Belize and minors, arrived in Los Angeles, California. The group, consisting of individuals from various countries, was warmly received by the local community. This incident follows a previous bus arrival in June and has sparked public interest due to video evidence of border patrol agents allegedly aiding the passage of undocumented immigrants into Texas. The situation highlights the ongoing debates surrounding immigration in the United States.
A second bus carrying migrants from a Texas border city arrived in downtown Los Angeles, with 41 asylum-seekers on board, including 11 children. The migrants, hailing from various countries, received assistance from faith and immigrant rights groups upon arrival. This follows a previous bus arrival in June, which sparked criticism from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and was seen as a political move by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Additionally, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been involved in arranging transportation of migrants to Democratic-run cities, drawing condemnation as inhumane political stunts.
A second bus carrying 41 migrants, including 11 children, arrived in Los Angeles from Texas on Saturday. This follows the first busload of migrants that arrived in the city on June 14. Los Angeles officials were not formally notified of the bus's arrival, but were made aware of it on Friday. Since spring 2022, over 21,600 migrants have been transported to self-declared sanctuary cities as part of the migrant bus strategy.
Fifteen people were killed and another 11 people were injured in a fiery collision between a bus carrying mostly elderly passengers and a tractor-trailer truck at a highway junction near the town of Carberry, 170 km (105 miles) west of Winnipeg. Crash investigators determined from video footage of the wreck that the bus entered the roadway where the tractor-trailer rig had the right of way. The precise cause of the accident remained under investigation. None of the dead had yet to be individually identified.
Fifteen people died and six others are in critical condition after a collision between a bus carrying elderly passengers and a truck on a highway in Manitoba, Canada. The bus was en route to a casino when the accident occurred. The drivers of both vehicles were among those taken to hospital. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police obtained dashcam footage from the truck, which indicates that the bus entered the roadway when the truck had right of way.
The MTA has proposed a 15-cent increase in the subway and bus fare to $2.90 by Labor Day, the first fare hike since 2019 and the first time the base subway and bus fare would have gone up since 2015. Weekly MetroCards would increase a dollar to $34 and 30-day MetroCards would go up $5 to $132. Express bus fare would increase a quarter to $7 and seven-day bus passes would increase $2 to $64. The fare hike is necessary to keep the transit system rolling, but some commuters are unhappy with the proposed hike. Public hearings will be held in June and the board will vote in July, allowing fare hikes to go into effect by September.