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20 February 2020Another bus driver attacked in Rome. It happened last night in via del Serafico, Eur district, when the driver of the Atac bus of the 716 line was punched by a man who claimed to get off before the scheduled stop.

The 59-year-old driver suffered minor injuries and was transported by the 118 for tests to the Sant'Eugenio hospital.

On the spot, the Carabinieri of the Eur Company and colleagues from the Radiomobile Nucleo who collected the victim's report and launched investigations to track down the attacker.

Solidarity from Virgina Raggi, mayor of Rome on Twitter:

Shameful attack on driver Atac last night in the Eur. Close to all the workers who perform this precious service every day. I thank the police for intervening. Responsible soon be brought to justice.

- Virginia Raggi (@virginiaraggi) February 20, 2020