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Several drivers have reported on social media stone-throwing attacks from the bridge located at 100th Street, near the train line in Havana, and warned that this appears to be a new method of robbery in this busy area of the city.
Reports on Facebook indicate that unknown individuals are throwing stones at vehicles passing through the area at night, forcing drivers to stop.
According to witnesses, after the impact, a person signals them to stop further ahead, which has raised suspicions that this may be a premeditated attempt to stop cars for the purpose of committing theft or assaults.
"They throw a stone at you to make you stop, and further ahead there's a little Black boy signaling... God knows for what. I'm warning you so that you don't fall for it and become victims of a possible robbery," wrote a user in a widely shared post in groups of Havana drivers.
Other users commented that they too were victims of stone-throwing when passing by the area in recent days, especially at night, and even reported that children were inside the cars at the time of the attack.
"Two people started throwing rocks at me from the elevated stairs. They nearly knocked me down. Then they went into the alley that leads to Puentes Grandes," commented another affected driver.
The authorities have not issued an official statement so far, but several Cubans on social media are demanding that security measures be strengthened in the area and that these incidents be investigated.
"Thank you for alerting the drivers, I'll share it right away," wrote a user in the comments.
This situation highlights a growing sense of insecurity in certain areas of the capital, where citizens report that criminals take advantage of darkness, power outages, the limited police presence, and the vulnerability of drivers.
For example, this Saturday a similar report emerged involving a bus operating on one of the public transport routes in Havana. It was stoned on Friday, less than 24 hours after another bus was also attacked.
The incident occurred at 4:15 PM involving bus 5229 that was servicing route 23 from the Lawton Terminal, near the National Museum of Fine Arts, on Belgium Avenue, in Old Havana, as reported by the Provincial Transport Company of Havana.
Frequently Asked Questions about Insecurity and Attacks on Transportation in Havana
What is happening at the bridge on Calle 100 in Havana?
On the bridge of Calle 100, in Havana, stone attacks on vehicles are being reported, which appears to be a new form of assault. Unknown individuals are throwing stones from the bridge, forcing drivers to stop, raising suspicions of premeditated robbery or aggression attempts.
What is the authorities' response to the attacks on vehicles and buses in Havana?
Until now, the Cuban authorities have not issued an official statement regarding the stone attacks on vehicles and buses in Havana. However, citizens have called for increased security in the affected areas. The lack of an official response highlights the ineffectiveness of the Cuban government in addressing the rising insecurity in the capital.
Why is bus stone-throwing common in Havana?
The rock-throwing at buses in Havana is a reflection of the transportation crisis and the rise in social tension. These vandalistic acts have become more frequent due to the deterioration of the urban transportation system, the scarcity of vehicles, and social discontent, creating an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among the population.
How does insecurity in public transport affect citizens in Cuba?
Public transport insecurity in Cuba puts passengers and workers in the sector at risk, exacerbating the already critical transportation situation. Violent acts such as stone-throwing create fear and uncertainty in a population already affected by daily shortages and poor state management.
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