Halifax Regional Police Warning The Dangers Of

USPA NEWS - Authorities are advising young individuals to refrain from engaging in this type of hazardous behaviour to gain social media recognition, cautioning that climbing or riding outside buses can result in severe injury and legal repercussions.

This week, Halifax Regional Municipality took a proactive stance against a concerning trend, emphasizing that safety always comes first. HRM spokesperson Brynn Budden reported that there have been several recent incidents, sparking a timely reminder that true value lies far beyond social media validation.

A disturbing video shared on social media earlier this month reveals a young passenger climbing through an emergency exit in the bus's ceiling and sliding to take a seat on the roof.

She further notes, "The practice of young people riding on buses and climbing on buses while they are in motion is an obviously hazardous decision, posing risks not only to the individuals involved, but also to fellow passengers, the bus operator, and other road users." Budden adds that engaging in such perilous stunts for social media purposes is highly concerning and has significant consequences. She concluded by saying; “Just really want to underline how dangerous this can be and there’s consequences … associated with this. People could face a fine of $10,000 and a charge under the Motor Vehicle Act."

Various media outlets across numerous jurisdictions globally have reported on the attention seeking "bus surfing" trend, particularly in New York, where multiple videos have been posted online.