Winnipeg police have arrested a Winnipeg Transit driver following an incident on Aug. 11.
Shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 11, a woman got on a Winnipeg Transit bus.
Police said it’s alleged the driver cautioned the woman about putting her feet up on a seat and falling asleep.
The woman was asked to exit the bus, but refused.
Police said it’s reported the bus driver threw the victim’s belongings out of the rear door, but she retrieved them and got back on the bus.
The argument escalated and a physical confrontation then took place, with the driver alleged to have assaulted the victim while trying to remove her from the bus, said police.
The victim stayed on the bus and demanded police be called but the driver refused, said police.
While the bus was stopped around 7:50 a.m., a bystander was flagged down and the victim fled the bus. Police were then called.
Officers said the victim was found with minor upper body injuries.
Around 12:40 p.m. on Aug. 11, officers arrested a 53-year-old man. He faces an assault charge, said police.
