Overview
- Gunmen intercepted a Line S bus in Carabayllo Thursday night, threatened the driver over unpaid “cupos” — extortion payments — and opened fire as passengers ducked for cover, with no injuries reported.
- Drivers said they are stopping work indefinitely until the National Police guarantee their safety and protect riders on the route.
- The company later issued a statement saying the attack did not compromise operations and that it will keep running buses while it strengthens security for staff and users.
- Local coverage now shows conflicting accounts on service status, with drivers and some outlets reporting a halt and the firm urging people not to share unconfirmed reports.
- Salamanca has been targeted before, including four buses burned in May 2025, and the recurring extortion of Lima transport lines threatens daily commutes and could force authorities to increase patrols and investigations.