In the early hours of Sunday, a city bus in Havana fell victim to a vandal attack when unknown individuals hurled stones at the vehicle during its route. The incident was reported by the Havana Provincial Transport Company on their official Facebook page.
According to the report, the attack took place at 12:55 a.m. on Boyeros Avenue, near the concrete plant and the Sports City. The bus involved, numbered 5252, was operating on the P12 route (from Terminal Santiago de Las Vegas) when it was struck, resulting in a broken passenger window.
The company promptly contacted the National Revolutionary Police (PNR) and filed a formal complaint with the relevant authorities. "Such actions are deplorable and undermine the quality of life for our people and our services, which is why we strongly condemn them," the company stated in their announcement.
Public transportation in Cuba has frequently been targeted in attacks that endanger both passengers and workers. In a recent incident, a minibus was pelted with stones in Havana, causing panic among those on board and significant damage to the vehicle.
Just days prior, a bus driver was menaced with a knife while on duty, highlighting the erosion of respect for those operating the state-run transport system. Beyond the transportation sector, urban insecurity has manifested in other ways. A watch store in Havana was vandalized with its display window shattered in the early morning hours, while ETECSA radio bases in Santiago were sabotaged for the second time this year, disrupting communications in several areas.
This escalating tension is compounded by other recent events, such as three attacks on churches in Santiago de Cuba within just three months, illustrating a troubling pattern of hostile actions against public, religious, and state spaces.
Understanding the Rise in Vandalism and Attacks in Cuba
What happened during the recent bus attack in Havana?
A bus operating on the P12 route was attacked with stones in Havana, resulting in a broken window and causing concern for passenger safety.
How did the authorities respond to the bus vandalism?
The Havana Provincial Transport Company reported the incident to the National Revolutionary Police and filed a formal complaint to address the vandalism.
What other incidents highlight the growing insecurity in Cuba?
Other incidents include a watch store being vandalized, ETECSA radio bases being sabotaged, and multiple attacks on churches, illustrating an increase in hostile actions.