A Metro bus has been left with a smashed windscreen following another rock throwing incident in Hobart’s northern suburbs.
The bus was reportedly attacked on Jetty Road in Old Beach on Thursday afternoon, causing delays and leaving the driver shaken.
Police said they are following ‘specific leads’ in their investigation to track down the perpetrators.
Metro bus drivers have reportedly taken to calling the projectiles ‘missiles’ due to the variety of objects thrown at buses, including rocks, bricks and even tools like axes and hammers.
The problem escalated earlier this year and forced Metro to temporarily suspend services on Gagebrook routes after 5pm.
In late July, Metro began a “staged reintroduction” of evening services to the northern suburbs.
“Metro continues to work closely with Tasmania Police to monitor and respond to safety incidents,” they said.
“We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to monitor safety incidents and prioritise safety of our drivers and customers.”
