A minibus driver, who was caught on tape snatching the phone out of his passenger’s hand, after she pleaded for him to slow down and turn his load music down, has been slapped with four charges and placed on station bail.
The accused, 28-year-old Josh Harry, of Back Street, Soesdyke EBD, is now expected to make a court appearance to face four charges.
Those charges are listed as making loud and continuous noise, Conduct of Driver, Failing to carry conductor, and also a breach of Condition of Road Service Licence.
According to the Police, Harry was arrested and charged on April 13 about 14:50hrs following the altercation.
Just a few days ago, a passenger, who was at the time with her young child, requested that the driver turn his loud music down since it had vulgar words. The passenger also asked that he slow down.
That however did not sit well with the driver. He stopped his bus went to the passenger, and snatched the phone she was using to record.
The recording however remained on the phone after he was confronted by others for his behavior and the phone was later handed back.
That passenger, who was at the time in dismay, still uploaded the video on Facebook showing her experience.
With the incident being widely viewed and condemned, Harry was later arrested. Someone called for him to be charged for assault
