Two Bus Stabbing Incidents Raise Transit Safety Fears

Two violent incidents involving public buses occurred in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Edmond, Oklahoma. In Albuquerque, a city bus driver was arrested and charged with murder after allegedly stabbing a passenger to death near Coors Boulevard and Interstate 40 following a dispute over the driver's tardiness. The victim was transported to the hospital and later died, prompting the Albuquerque Transit Department to initiate an internal review of safety protocols. In Edmond, Oklahoma, a bus driver was stabbed by a passenger who refused to exit the vehicle and was subsequently hospitalized; the suspect was taken into custody. Both incidents have heightened concerns over the safety of public transportation employees and passengers. Investigations in both cities are ongoing.