Woman groped on bus, no one intervened: province wants drivers to take action
Following an incident on October 19 where a man harassed women on a bus from Schalkwijk to IJmuiden without interference from others, the North Holland Provincial Council has called for improved passenger safety. The council plans to coordinate with transport operator Connexxion to better equip drivers to handle such situations and encourage active bystander support among passengers.
On October 19, a man harassed and groped female passengers on a bus traveling from the Spaarne Gasthuis in Schalkwijk toward IJmuiden. Despite the incident occurring in front of other passengers and the driver, no one intervened to stop the behavior. The perpetrator eventually exited at a stop on the Gedempte Oude Gracht, and police are still searching for him as their investigation continues.
In response to the event, the North Holland Provincial Council has unanimously passed a motion proposed by the CDA to improve safety for women on public transport. The council plans to discuss new security protocols with Connexxion, specifically focusing on training drivers to intervene effectively during harassment incidents. Furthermore, officials are encouraging commuters to exercise greater social awareness and intervene when they witness inappropriate behavior to help foster a safer environment for everyone using the transit system.
Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
