A formal criminal investigation is currently underway after a female passenger filed a serious complaint against a public bus driver connected to an incident that unfolded on Tuesday just steps from the St. John’s Magistrate’s Court.
Unnamed sources familiar with the case have shared details of the morning encounter: at approximately 10:30 a.m., the woman approached the parked bus with a simple request for a ride back to her residence. Rather than accommodating her transportation request or declining politely, the woman claims the driver made an unsolicited and inappropriate sexual advance toward her. She immediately rejected the unwanted proposition, according to her account.
The confrontation took a dangerous turn when the woman attempted to exit the bus to distance herself from the driver. She alleges the operator began moving the vehicle forward before she could fully exit and get to a position of safety. The unexpected movement left her with a painful injury to her right foot, marking a violent escalation of what began as a verbal incident.
Local law enforcement has confirmed the matter has been officially referred to investigating authorities, and officers are currently working through witness statements and evidence to advance the inquiry. As of the latest updates, the investigation remains active and ongoing, with no further details released about potential charges or the driver’s identity.