BC Transit has launched an investigation after a man shouted racist vitriol at a group of women on a 琉璃神社 bus on Sunday, Oct. 31.

In a video posted on Facebook, a man wearing dark clothing could be seen mimicking a group of women who were speaking a different language. He then called the group terrorists, claiming 鈥減eople only speak English.鈥� He exits shortly after berating the women but then turns around and hits a man on the bus. According to the person who posted the video, the incident happened on the #8 bus at approximately 6 p.m. on Sunday.

鈥淏C Transit is aware of this incident in 琉璃神社 on October 31, and our thoughts are with the passengers on this bus that were subjected to this disturbing behaviour. The incident was reported by the transit operator, who then checked and confirmed there were no physical injuries with the remaining passengers,鈥� said BC Transit in an emailed statement. 鈥淲hile passengers were asked if they wanted to report the incident to police, they declined at that time.鈥�

The internal investigation includes reviewing CCTV footage from the bus and supporting any further police investigation into the issue. Though incidents like these are rare according to BC Transit, the organization says it takes racist or derogatory comments seriously.

鈥淚f someone is the victim of inappropriate or illegal activity, or sees something that is inappropriate or illegal on the bus, please tell the operator immediately or call the police,鈥� said BC Transit.

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