Subway Train Conductor Accused of Denigrating Passengers as "Criminal Migrants" via Public Address System
In a shocking incident on Wednesday, 10th April 2024, a U-Bahn train driver in Berlin made a racist and xenophobic remark over the loudspeaker, referring to a group of passengers as "criminal migrants". The incident, which occurred on the U9 line of the Berlin subway system towards Osloer Straße, was captured on video by two witnesses and has since been shared widely online.
The video shows the witnesses confronting the BVG employee, who does not deny making the statement but asks why they are filming and states that he has expressed his opinion. One of the witnesses tells the driver that the situation should have been handled differently. The driver responds by saying, "That's the only language they understand."
The incident has caused outrage among Berliners and beyond. Palestinian activist and human rights lobbyist Mouatasem Alrifai, who shared the video, commented that he has "never felt so unsafe in Berlin" following the incident. Witnesses reported that the passengers were shocked and confused by the driver's announcement.
Shortly after the video was shared, the BVG (Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe) responded by stating they would investigate the incident immediately and do everything they can to clear things up. However, no further details about the driver or the passengers have been released, and it is unclear if any action has been taken regarding the incident.
The name of the BVG employee involved in the incident has not been publicly disclosed. The train driver's announcement was made shortly before the train doors closed at a stop. Last night, three individuals were traveling on the U-Bahn U9 line in Berlin towards Osloer Straße. At the time, a group of migrants and refugees were on the train.
The video of the incident was posted on Twitter by two witnesses, Batu and Melli. The Berliner Zeitung also reported on the incident. The video can be found on Twitter, where it has sparked a wide-ranging discussion about racism and discrimination in Berlin and beyond.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the work that still needs to be done to combat racism and xenophobia in our societies. It is essential that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their background or nationality. We hope that this incident will lead to meaningful action and change.
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