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Bus Inspector Hospitalized After Unpaid Passenger Assault in Netanya
A female bus inspector was violently assaulted by a passenger in Netanya on Sunday, 11 October 2026, after she discovered he had not validated his ticket. The incident occurred during a routine fare inspection on bus line 60, which travels through the city.
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What happened
- 01A female bus inspector was violently assaulted by a passenger in Netanya on Sunday, 11 October 2026.
- 02The attack occurred on bus line 60 after the passenger refused to validate his fare.
- 03The inspector sustained a bleeding head injury and was hospitalized for medical treatment.
- 04A formal complaint was filed with the police following the violent incident.
- 05The transportation company Extra, also called Egged Taavura, condemned the assault on its employee.
- 06The company stated that the identity of the attacker is known to them and the authorities.
The inspector sustained a bleeding head injury during the altercation and was transported by ambulance to the hospital for medical treatment. Following the assault, a formal complaint was filed with the police.
The public transportation company Extra, also referred to by Ynetnews as Egged Taavura, condemned the violence, stating that there is no justification for attacks on public transport workers. The company noted that the attacker's identity is known and expressed hope that law enforcement will act decisively to prosecute the suspect.
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