A bus fire incident occurred on the Primorskoye Highway in St. Petersburg, with updates reported by the Telegram channel Megapolis. Road safety observers noted that the blaze began in the rear engine compartment while the vehicle occupied the right traffic lane. Smoke was seen escaping from the bus through the roof hatch as firefighters arrived on the scene to contain the fire and assess the damage.
Following the incident, discussions resurfaced about public transport safety in St. Petersburg. In the past year, industry sources indicate that roughly twenty buses of various brands have either burned or suffered significant fire damage in the city. Experts consulted by media outlets have questioned the underlying causes of the ongoing issues affecting bus fleets in the northern capital and whether these problems could escalate into broader emergencies.
Earlier reports indicated that Volgabas Group of Companies conducted an evaluation of bus fleets in St. Petersburg. The company planned additional inspections in collaboration with operating organizations to enhance the security systems on buses and reduce risk across the city’s public transport network.
Meanwhile, other urban transport news highlighted separate safety incidents, such as a taxi driver in Togliatti who faced a legal dispute after a passenger refused to pay the fare. These reports underscore the range of safety and security challenges facing urban mobility in different regions.