New Zealand bus folken stabbed and beaten by ungrateful youths

Riding and driving the bus in New Zealand seems to be getting a big dangerous.

New Zealand news on Stuff.co.nz: Teen stabbed in Christchurch bus fracas:

In May, Christchurch bus driver Leslie Stringer, 53, spent almost a week in hospital with severe bruising, cuts to his head and neck and suspected spinal injuries after he was assaulted by a group of teenage girls.

Stringer had gone to the aid of a fellow driver who was also being attacked by the girls.

That just seems wrong on so many levels. Bus drivers are providing a public service. Riders are helping protect the climate/environment and keeping gas prices low.

What kind of people would rough them up so bad they have to go to the hospital?

Tis a bit strange.

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