School children traumatised after man attacks bus driver at Maitland
A bus driver was attacked near Maitland Station while school children, including kindergarten students, were aboard the 166 public bus route.
The attack happened about 3.30pm Wednesday near Maitland Station on the 166 public bus route carrying school children home. A man allegedly threw a drink bottle at the bus, argued with the driver, then grabbed his leg and knocked him down.
The attacker fled before police arrived. The 53-year-old driver was treated by paramedics and taken to Maitland Hospital in stable condition.
Children hid under seats during the attack. A high school student bravely moved younger passengers to the back of the bus.
The route carries school children including kindergarten students after the dedicated school bus was scrapped in 2024. Police are seeking witnesses and any CCTV or dashcam footage.
- 53 years old
- Driver age
- About 3.30pm Wednesday
- Incident time
- 166 public route
- Bus route
- 2024
- School bus scrapped
Why it mattersThe 166 bus now carries young children as a substitute for the dedicated school bus service that was scrapped in 2024.
AustraliaNSW school children using public buses after losing dedicated routes face safety concerns. The incident highlights dangers to transport workers and passengers.
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