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Death-Defying Bus Stunt: Free Ride Gone Wrong
11 Apr
Summary
- Two men filmed clinging to a moving bus at 30mph.
- They detached when the bus stopped in traffic.
- The stunt was performed to avoid paying bus fare.
Two individuals were observed performing a perilous stunt known as 'bus surfing,' clinging to the rear of a double-decker bus. The incident occurred on Mollison Way in Burnt Oak, Edgware, as the Number 114 bus traveled from Mill Hill to Ruislip. Video footage captured the men holding on as the bus reached speeds of up to 30mph.
Their risky maneuver concluded when the bus stopped amidst traffic. Upon noticing they were being filmed by a passenger in another vehicle, the two men quickly attempted to hide their faces. This stunt is commonly employed to evade bus fares, with an adult pay-as-you-go ticket on Transport for London services costing £1.75.
Commenters noted the irony of such extreme measures to save a small amount of money, with some humorously remarking on the potential danger posed by the country's road conditions. Transport for London has been approached for a statement regarding the incident.
