Refused Ride for 'No Mask'... 50s Man Chases Taxi and Assaults Driver

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[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] A man in his 50s who tried to board a bus without wearing a mask was denied entry and then chased the bus by taxi, assaulting the driver, causing a stir.

On the 2nd, SBS reported that a man in his 50s, Mr. A, was refused boarding by a bus driver at a bus stop in Gangbuk-gu, Seoul on the 30th of last month because he was not wearing a mask.

According to the report, the bus driver gestured to Mr. A to wear a mask, but he refused to put one on. Eventually, the bus driver did not open the door and departed for the next stop without letting Mr. A board.

Angered, Mr. A took a taxi and chased the bus for five stops, blocking its path. After boarding the bus, he began verbally abusing the driver.

When the bus driver said, "I did nothing wrong to you, sir," Mr. A cursed, saying, "Hey, you XXXX. It's your fault for not opening the door and leaving." It was reported that he pushed a passenger who tried to intervene and slapped the bus driver's face with his palm.

Regarding this, the bus driver said, "The area where I was hit is uncomfortable. Even opening and closing my eyes is uncomfortable."

Meanwhile, the police who arrived after a passenger's report arrested Mr. A on charges of assaulting a driver.

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