The protest, held on April 7, 2026, comes in response to a series of violent incidents, including the throwing of objects and, at times, gunfire against vehicles. Antonio Manuel García, spokesperson for the Works Council, highlighted the persistent nature of these aggressions.
“"They throw stones, eggs, oranges at us, and there have even been gunshots."
In light of this situation, a request was made to the labor authority to halt or modify the affected lines (5, N5, and N6). Ultimately, the decision was made to alter the routes to avoid the most conflictive streets in the North District.
However, García expressed pessimism regarding the reopening of bus stops in the North District until a lasting solution is implemented to end the stone-throwing. He emphasized that the demanded security benefits not only transport workers and users but also anyone in the area during these attacks.
“"We cannot go to work with the uncertainty of whether we will be attacked."
The spokesperson also noted that current police reinforcement is insufficient, as its effectiveness is temporary, and officers themselves have been targeted. He urged the Government Subdelegation and the City Council to take more decisive action, including the potential installation of bulletproof glass on buses, which, while not preventing attacks, would reduce their consequences.
