Police in Sydney are on the lookout for two teenagers who were seen riding on the roof of a bus in the eastern suburbs. The alarming incident, which took place around 11:40 am yesterday, was captured on video as the boys lay atop the 356 bus during its journey from Eastgardens to Bondi Junction. Positioned close to the bus’s emergency exit hatch, they posed a significant risk not only to themselves but also to passengers and drivers alike.
The bus driver ultimately stopped the vehicle at Queens Park, at which point the two boys promptly disembarked. This dangerous trend, popularly referred to as “bus surfing,” has gained notoriety on social media, yet transport authorities are alarmed by such reckless behaviour. Howard Collins, the coordinator-general for Transport for NSW, expressed strong condemnation, emphasising that actions like these are anything but innocent; they jeopardise lives and threaten the safety of the transportation network.
Collins highlighted the importance of addressing this behaviour, stating, “We’re committed to working closely with police to put a stop to it. It’s often young people who are drawn into these risky activities, endangering both themselves and others.” He issued a stark warning to those engaging in bus surfing, cautioning that they risk severe injury or even death from contact with overhead wires or infrastructure such as bridges: “This could be the last decision you ever make.”
The message from authorities is clear: such reckless activities cannot be tolerated, and steps will be taken to protect the safety of both the public and the transport system.