A city bus was the target of a vandalistic attack early Sunday morning in Havana, when unknown individuals threw stones at the vehicle while it was in transit.
The complaint was made by the Provincial Transport Company of Havana on its official profile on Facebook.
According to the report, the incident occurred at 00:55 hours on Boyeros Avenue, near the concrete factory and the Sports City.
The bus involved, number 5252, was on the P12 route (Terminal Santiago de Las Vegas) when it was struck, breaking a window in the passenger area.
The company reported that the National Revolutionary Police (PNR) was contacted immediately, and a complaint was officially filed with the appropriate unit.
"Such incidents are reprehensible and undermine the improvement of the quality of life for our people and our services; therefore, we condemn them in the strongest terms," the entity stated in its announcement.
Public transportation in Cuba has been subject to repeated attacks that endanger the safety of passengers and workers. A minibus was stoned in Havana, causing panic among the occupants and significant damage to the vehicle.
A few days earlier, a bus driver was threatened with a knife while on duty, an incident that illustrates the decline in respect for those who operate the state transportation system.
Outside the realm of transportation, urban insecurity has also expressed itself in other forms. A watch store in Havana was the target of vandalism when unknown individuals broke its display case in the dead of night, while ETECSA's radio bases were sabotaged in Santiago for the second time this year, disrupting communications in several areas.
This climate of tension is exacerbated by other recent events, such as the three attacks against churches in Santiago de Cuba recorded in just three months, which highlights a worrying pattern of hostile actions against public, religious, and state spaces.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vandalism Attacks on Buses in Havana
What happened with the bus in Havana in the early morning of August 17, 2025?
An urban transport bus was attacked with stones on Boyeros Avenue near the concrete plant and the Sports City. The incident, which damaged a window, was reported by the Provincial Transport Company of Havana. The National Revolutionary Police were notified immediately to investigate the event.
Have there been any recent vandalism incidents involving buses in Havana?
Yes, in recent months, there have been several vandalistic attacks against buses in Havana, highlighting a transportation crisis and an increase in insecurity. These attacks include stone-throwing that has caused significant material damage and has impacted the already critical transportation situation in the Cuban capital.
What has been the response of the Cuban authorities to the vandalistic attacks?
Authorities have strongly condemned these attacks and have promised to enhance surveillance. The public has been urged to assist by reporting vandalism to help identify those responsible and to try to prevent the recurrence of these incidents. However, the attacks continue to occur frequently.
What impact do these acts of vandalism have on the public transportation system in Havana?
These vandalistic acts exacerbate the already critical situation of public transport in Havana, where the shortage of vehicles forces citizens to wait for hours to board a bus. Moreover, they create an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among the population, which is already facing multiple daily shortages.
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