Hanging onto the Back of a Moving Bus
Popularity Spreads Presumably Due to SNS 'Likes'
Recently, a so-called 'bus surfing' trend has been spreading on social networking services (SNS) in Australia. Bus surfing is a type of challenge where individuals hang onto the back of a moving bus, raising concerns that it could lead to serious accidents.
On the 22nd (local time), the British media outlet Daily Mail focused on the 'bus surfing' trend spreading among young people on Australian SNS platforms.
About a month ago, in northern Canberra, Australia, two young men were spotted hanging onto the back of a bus while it was moving on the road, sparking controversy.
A young man hanging onto the back of a moving bus. Recently in Australia, so-called "bus surfing" has been reported to be trending mainly on social networking services (SNS). [Image source=TikTok]
The video was recorded by another driver following the bus, who, after confirming that the two individuals were hanging onto the back of the bus, repeatedly honked the horn to alert the bus driver.
The youths hanging onto the bus jumped off and left the road when the bus slowed down briefly to take a curve.
Bus surfing videos are frequently found on short-form video platforms such as TikTok. Recently, a video of a young man climbing onto the back of a moving bus in Sydney was also shared.
The culture of 'challenges,' where certain actions are performed like missions and receive support from many netizens, is believed to have fueled the popularity of bus surfing.
In response, Australian police emphasized that bus surfing is a dangerous act that could easily lead to serious accidents and is clearly illegal. The police explained, "By law, passengers must only move inside the transport vehicle and must wear seat belts."
They also criticized, "This behavior is not only illegal but truly dangerous. Is risking such danger worth it just for likes on SNS?"
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