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Teens are climbing onto moving buses in a dangerous social media trend
Officials warn the behavior puts riders, drivers and others at risk
Participants could face steep fines and long-term consequences
Teens are taking a dangerous risk for attention — climbing onto moving buses in a trend that Canadian officials say could have deadly consequences.
Recent reports have highlighted incidents in Halifax of young people riding on the outside of buses, sometimes even climbing through emergency exits to sit on the roof while the vehicle is in motion. The behavior, often filmed and shared online, has raised alarm among transit officials.
Authorities say the risks extend far beyond the person attempting the stunt. Riding on a moving bus can endanger passengers inside, drivers navigating traffic and others on the road.
“No amount of ‘likes’ is worth your life,” officials said in a statement, urging teens to think twice before participating.
According to transit representatives, multiple incidents have already been reported. The concern is not only the danger itself, but how quickly the behavior can spread through social media.
“Involving young people riding on buses, climbing on buses while they’re moving… (it’s an) obviously dangerous decision,” spokesperson Brynn Budden said.
The consequences, they added, can be serious. Participants could face fines of up to $10,000, along with charges under motor vehicle laws.
Students themselves are also speaking out against the trend. “I think it’s pretty dangerous,” one teen said via Global News. “You put yourself in danger and you put other drivers in danger.”
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Others pointed to the long-term impact of sharing risky behavior online.
“I feel like people don’t realize there’s a digital footprint,” another student said. “People are going to see that video… and in the future, you won’t be able to get a job or go to university.”
While similar stunts have surfaced in other cities, officials say the message remains the same. The brief attention of social media isn’t worth the lasting consequences — especially when lives are at stake.
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