Person appearing to be teen seen driving bus in Singapore parking lot; video sparks discussion online
A viral video showing a teenager driving a bus in a Singapore parking lot has sparked online debate regarding security and the authenticity of the footage. While some users praised the driver's skill, others questioned how an unauthorized person gained access to the vehicle.
Why it matters
The incident highlights concerns over public transport security and the increasing difficulty of verifying the authenticity of viral social media content.
Some kids dream of driving a bus when they grow up. Whoever was behind the wheel in this video may not have wanted to wait.
An individual believed to be a teenage boy was seen at the wheel of a bus, according to a video uploaded to Facebook by user Zekrom Bendei Kaide on Friday (Oct 24).
"Apparently people under 18 without bus driver vehicle license can drive buses now," the user quipped.
The video is also captioned: "Welcome on board bus 67". It is unclear whether the number refers to a bus service route or is simply a reference to the "six-seven" meme popular among youths.
In the video, the individual, who is wearing glasses, sits in the driver's seat of a bus, making his way around a parking lot at night.
Multiple heavy vehicles can be seen parked around the lot as the bus moves through the area.
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