Fight in Lucknow Bus: Conductor Assaults Passenger Over Ticket Dispute, Viral Video Draws Attention

A video capturing a heated altercation in a roadways bus in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, has gone viral on social media. The clip shows a bus conductor climbing onto a seat to physically assault a passenger.

The Incident

The confrontation reportedly occurred on a Kanpur-Unnao bus operated by the Lucknow depot. The dispute arose when a passenger refused to pay for his ticket, claiming to be a bus staff member. However, upon inspecting the passenger's identification, the conductor discovered that his bus pass was from 2022 and no longer valid.

लखनऊ में रोडवेज बस में कंडक्टर और यात्री के बीच जमकर मारपीट हो गई। जानकारी के मुताबिक यात्री ने पास होने की बात कही। पास देखने पर पता चला कि वह 2022 का है। इसके बाद पैसेंजर खुद को स्टाफ बताने लगा। मामला बिगड़ने पर दोनों के बीच में बहस शुरू हो गई। जो मारपीट में बदल गई। #Lucknow pic.twitter.com/A38zBHzfMW

— Pawan Kumar Sharma (@pawanks1997) November 10, 2024

Escalation

An argument between the two quickly turned physical, with the conductor losing his temper and attacking the passenger. In the viral video, the conductor can be seen standing on a seat as he strikes the passenger.

Other Passengers Intervene

While some passengers tried to intervene and stop the fight, the conductor appeared unwilling to back down. The bus was eventually stopped, and the passenger was made to disembark.

Social Media Response

The video, shared on Twitter (X) by an account named @pawanks1997, has garnered significant attention online. Many viewers have expressed concern over the incident, highlighting the need for better conflict resolution and stricter guidelines for public transport staff.

Growing Concern

Such incidents highlight the ongoing challenges in public transport systems, where disputes over tickets or policies often escalate into violent confrontations. Authorities are being urged to address such issues to ensure a safer and more harmonious travel environment for passengers.