In Cape Town a man was caught on video clinging to the underside of a bus at a traffic stop, highlighting the extreme and often dangerous lengths people will go to for a free ride.
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In a TikTok clip uploaded by Taariq Ryklief (@thatredjazz), he captures a startling scene at a busy Cape Town intersection.
As the traffic light turns red, a Golden Arrow bus comes to a stop in front of him.
However, what grabs everyone’s attention is the sight of a man crouched underneath the bus.
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As the bus idled at a red light, people in the cars behind began recording a man crouched beneath the vehicle, sipping what appeared to be an energy drink.
The man glanced up at the traffic signal, then seemed to engage in conversation with someone inside the bus.
As the traffic light turned green, the man swiftly climbed into the bus’s back panel, his fluid movements suggesting that he might be familiar with this routine.
Watching this unfold was nerve-wracking, given the significant danger he posed to himself and others.
The TikTok user who posted the video speculated that the man resorted to this risky maneuver to avoid paying the bus fare.
The location where the video was taken remains unclear.
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