Gang of teenagers ‘spat at and intimidated bus driver’:

FIRM BANS GROUPS OF TEENAGERS AFTER ‘APPALLING’ INCIDENT ON EVENING SERVICE

ABUS driver is off sick indefinitely after being intimidated and spat at by a gang of teens, his firm says.

Gwynfor Coaches said they will no longer carry more than four teenagers at a time unless they are accompanied by an adult as a result of the incident, which happened on Friday on the 85 service from Bangor to Llanberis.

The coach company described the matter as an “appalling situation” involving around 15 to 20 local youths aged between 13 and 15 and say police are now investigating.

An appeal posted on their Facebook page and shared 350

times said: “We are appealing for witnesses to inbox us please approx 15-20 local youths (13-15 years old) have travelled at 1pm on Friday from Bangor to Llanberis. Having misbehaved on the way to Llanberis, they have seriously intimidated and spat at the driver on the 18:30 homeward journey.

“This driver is now off on sickness leave indefinitely.

“This was an appalling situation for the driver to have been put in, and also completely unfair on the other decent passengers who support us and regularly use the service.

“This is now a police matter - in the meantime, we will not be able to carry more than four teenagers at one time unless they are accompanied by an adult. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Diolch i bawb am eich cefnogaeth / thank you for your continued support.”

The post attracted reams of comments. One said: “Good for Gwynfor coaches putting measures into action in the meantime. Shame that they have to though.”

Another said: “Sad times for the driver.

“You don’t go to work to receive this kind of abuse, they don’t deserve this they just want to provide a good service for all.

“I hope the driver gets back on their feet very soon.”

North Wales Police have been asked for information.