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A juvenile male fired two shots during a scuffle with Durham police on a GoDurham bus; no one was hit, officers recovered the gun and the juvenile was taken into custody, while an officer sustained a minor hand injury and the investigation continues.
Surveillance footage from Buga, Colombia, shows a motorcyclist running a stop sign and colliding with a bus at high speed; the rider is catapulted into the bus’s open rear doors, appears dazed but conscious, and local reports say he escaped without serious injuries.
An MBTA Orange Line shuttle mistakenly sent passengers to Stoneham on the North Shore instead of North Station during an 11-day suspension; the driver was removed from the service, the MBTA apologized, riders vented on social media, and it’s unclear whether they were eventually delivered to North Station.
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.