Cuneo, 14 year old rejected from the bus: controversy over alleged discrimination
A driver of a Trenitalia replacement service is accused of denying access to a minor; the man denies the accusations.
Quick Look
- A 14-year-old was allegedly rejected by a driver of a Trenitalia replacement bus in Cuneo.
- The young woman's brother filmed the confrontation, while the driver denies the accusations of racism.
- The Carabinieri and the Regional Anti-Discrimination Network intervened.
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Why It Matters
The episode concerns an alleged refusal of access to a Trenitalia replacement bus which occurred in Cuneo.
The confrontation with the driver
The episode apparently occurred on Sunday afternoon in front of the train station, where the Stat transport company bus was carrying out a replacement service for Trenitalia. The 14-year-old was trying to get on the vehicle headed to Cuneo, where she lives, when she was allegedly rejected. At that point her older brother, aged 28, went to pick her up. The man then waited for the next bus to pass and filmed the confrontation with the driver.
The driver denied the accusations
The driver rejected the accusations of racism, claiming that the girl had misinterpreted his words. After the brother's call, the police intervened and suggested the family contact a lawyer. The report was also taken into account by the Cuneo branch of the regional anti-discrimination network. Avs regional councilor Giulia Marro intervened in the case. "Denying a 14-year-old girl access to a public transport service due to her origin is a very serious discrimination, which cannot find space in our communities. Trenitalia and the company that managed the replacement service must quickly clarify what happened and, if the facts are ascertained, take all the consequent measures", commented Marro.
Open Questions
- What is the video evidence collected by the brother?
- What will be the outcome of Trenitalia's internal investigation?
