Female bus driver attacked by passenger in Limassol

Local BusesLimassolTop Newstransport Female bus driver attacked by passenger in Limassol Emel Forbes 8 1536x1024 Relevant News Female bus driver attacked by passenger in Limassol 16 July 2026 Limassol attempted murder victim wakes from sedation, stable 16 July 2026 It’s time for permanent daylight saving time in Europe too 16 July 2026 Ioanna Mantzipa 16 July 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber A man attacked a female bus driver working for EMEL (Limassol Passenger Transport Company) around midday on Thursday, July 16, on Christaki Kranou Street in Germasogeia, where she was driving her route. According to initial information, the man, reportedly under the influence of drugs, had been waiting at a bus stop. As soon as the bus stopped and he boarded, he attacked the driver. At the same time, another EMEL bus was passing in the opposite direction. The driver of the second bus got off along with passengers, and together they managed to bring the attacker under control until police arrived. Police arrested the man, while the driver went to Germasogeia Police Station along with a passenger who had witnessed the incident, in order to give statements. Speaking to philenews, EMEL press spokesperson Petros Theocharides condemned the incident, while thanking the passengers for their immediate intervention and their part in restraining him. Read more: “I thought I lost my eye”: Limassol bus driver recounts firecracker attack Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Limassol attempted murder victim wakes from sedation, stable It’s time for permanent daylight saving time in Europe too EU weighs reforms to make banks more competitive as sector lags behind US Parliament member elected on 280 votes: just how fair is the electoral system? Police constable driving without insurance, over alcohol limit, in Nicosia crash that burned two cars (video) Real EU engagement in the Cyprus problem He chose to stay, and did not run Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.