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A bus operating on one of the public transport routes in Havana was stoned this Friday, less than 24 hours after another one was attacked, marking a clear increase in these vandalistic acts in the capital.
The incident occurred at 4:15 PM against bus 5229, which was covering route 23 from the Lawton Terminal, near the National Museum of Fine Arts on Belgica Avenue, in Old Havana, according to reported by the Provincial Transport Company of Havana.
In fact, the glass of the left side window was broken, next to which the driver's seat is located.
The vehicle, which was in service when it was attacked, came to a stop, and the driver went to the Dragones police station to file a report.
The publication adds that the authorities of the PNR are investigating the incident and "are supporting the company" in clarifying the attack.
The Provincial Transport Company of Havana condemned the act and argued that such incidents impact passenger transportation in the capital, where public transport services are exceedingly inadequate.
In the early hours of this Friday, a bus on the P7 route was stoned in the Cotorro municipality, causing damage in the same spot where the route 23 bus was attacked: the glass of a left side window. These rock-throwing incidents are part of a series of recent vandalic attacks against public transport in Havana.
In recent weeks, at least five have been recorded, highlighting the deterioration of the transportation system and the growing social tensions in the Cuban capital.
Authorities have condemned the attacks and promised to strengthen surveillance, but the incidents are recurring with alarming frequency. The Provincial Transport Company of Havana has emphasized the need for citizen collaboration to report suspicious behaviors and reduce these violent acts.
Frequently asked questions about vandalism against public transportation in Havana
What recent incidents of vandalism have occurred against buses in Havana?
In recent weeks, at least five vandalism attacks against buses in Havana have been reported, including stone-throwing incidents that have shattered windows and caused damage to the vehicles, reflecting the rise in violence and social tension in the Cuban capital.
How are the Cuban authorities responding to these acts of vandalism?
The authorities of the National Revolutionary Police (PNR) are investigating the incidents along with the Provincial Transportation Company of Havana. They have promised to enhance surveillance and have requested citizen cooperation to report suspicious behaviors and reduce these violent acts.
What is the impact of these vandalistic acts on the public transport system of Havana?
These acts of vandalism worsen the critical situation of transportation in Havana, where there is already a shortage of vehicles forcing citizens to wait for hours to catch a bus. Moreover, they create an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among the population.
What measures have been suggested to address the problem of vandalism in public transportation?
The Provincial Transport Company of Havana has emphasized the importance of citizen collaboration to reduce these acts of violence. A call has been made to civic consciousness to protect public transportation, and the population is urged to report any suspicious behavior that could lead to new attacks.
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