Mu'tasim al-Qaq, a 59-year-old Superbus driver, was attacked by youths while waiting at a traffic light in Jerusalem, according to an interview with i24NEWS. He lost consciousness and required medical treatment. Police are investigating, and workers' organizations are demanding immediate action to address driver safety.
Superbus driver Mu'tasim al-Qaq, 59, recounted the attack in an interview with i24NEWS on Monday. According to the report, he was stopped at a traffic light in Jerusalem when youths assaulted him, causing him to lose consciousness. He said he 'saw death in the eyes' and required medical treatment. Police have opened an investigation. Labor unions representing bus drivers have demanded an immediate solution to address the growing threat of violence against drivers.
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