Passenger shoots bus driver in face over fare

A bus driver was shot in his face by a passenger in the wee hours of yesterday morning in the vicinity of National Avenue, South Ruimveldt, after he and the passenger were involved in an argument over the fare.

The incident occurred after 12 am yesterday morning when bus driver Desmond Marcus was heading home after work. He was shot in his face near his temple by the male passenger and then drove to the Georgetown Hospital where he was treated and sent away.

According to a release from the hospital, the bullet was not removed but his condition is not life threatening.