In Almaty, a bus driver has been held accountable after a video surfaced online showing him violating traffic rules and making an obscene gesture at another road user, reports infohub.kz.
A video was posted on the Threads account under the login Almaty.official, in which a resident of Almaty complained about the rude behavior of a bus driver. According to the author, the driver cut him off, and after being called out, not only did he not apologize, but he also showed his middle finger.
The post noted: "An Almaty resident showed a vivid example of how some bus drivers behave on the road. According to the author, the driver cut him off, and after the remark, he not only did not apologize but also made an obscene gesture. The author of the post reacted to the situation with humor and positivity, however, as he noted, driving culture has not been canceled."
The Almaty Police Department commented on the publication. During social media monitoring, a video was identified showing a route bus driver violating traffic rules. As a result of the check, the driver's identity was established. Administrative measures were taken against the driver, born in 1970. A preventive conversation was also held with him about preventing such violations in the future.