Winnipeg transit operator allegedly stabbed by person not wanting to pay fare

Winnipeg's Transit BLUE rapid transit bus service heading towards the University of Manitoba. (Joanne Roberts, CityNews)

Posted August 7, 2026 11:07 am.

Winnipeg police say a Winnipeg transit operator is in hospital following an assault on a bus on Wednesday.

WPS says officers responded to a report of a stabbing around 1:18 a.m. on Aug. 5.

Police attended the scene and learned that a rider became disruptive after being asked to pay the fare and allegedly stabbed the driver before leaving the bus.

The driver was taken to hospital in stable condition with minor injuries.

Anyone who has any information is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477.

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