Chaotic night in the BVG bus: fight and gas attack!

Chaotic night in the BVG bus: fight and gas attack!

On the night of September 13, 2025, an incident occurred on a bus on BVG line 150 on Blankenburger Straße in Niederschönhausen. At around 12:40 a.m., a group of passengers argued, which ended in a fight. The police were quickly notified and arrived at the scene, where around 20 people were gathered in front of the bus while some fled. According to the Berlin police There were three people injured, including a 19-year-old and two 20-year-olds who said they were hit in the face.

Of particular concern was the use of irritant gas, which affected a 16-year-old teenager who complained of eye irritation. The suspect responsible for using the irritant gas was found on site, but the spray device used was not found. Rescue workers treated the injured immediately and the 16-year-old suspect was handed over to his parents after his identity was established. The investigation into the background to the incident is ongoing.

Further incidents with irritant gas

Another frightening incident involving irritating gas recently occurred on a bus on BVG line 260. On a Thursday afternoon, irritating gas was sprayed into the bus, causing respiratory irritation to five passengers and the bus driver. Among those affected were a 30-year-old woman and her five-year-old son, who were taken to hospital for outpatient treatment. A seven-month-old baby and his 32-year-old mother received help on site.

The police have already identified two boys aged 14 and 16 as suspects who fled from the Ortolfstrasse/Anne-Frank-Strasse bus stop. In addition, a 13-year-old and the 46-year-old bus driver initially did not need any treatment, but the bus driver ended her job early. The police are now investigating grievous bodily harm in order to clarify the exact circumstances of the incident Daily Mirror reported.

Statistical backgrounds

The incidents mentioned shed light on the challenges in public transport in Germany. These issues are important not only for the individuals affected, but also for society as a whole. The standard work “Traffic in Numbers” (ViZ), published by Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, contains comprehensive data on mobility and traffic, including information on accidents and the daily mobility behavior of Germans. The statistics help to better understand the current situation in public transport and to take appropriate measures.

This data is critical to both increase public transit safety and prevent future incidents.