10.06.2026 15:11
A minibus driver transporting passengers on the Esenyurt-Küçükçekmece line in Istanbul watched videos on his mobile phone while driving. The footage, which endangered the passengers' safety, drew criticism. The irresponsible behavior of the minibus driver, who was both wearing headphones and watching social media videos while driving, was recorded by a passenger's mobile phone camera.
A minibus driver operating on the Esenyurt-Küçükçekmece line in Istanbul sparked reactions by watching videos on his mobile phone while driving. The moments that endangered passengers' lives were captured second by second on a mobile phone camera.
MOUNTED A VIDEO ON THE DASHBOARD AND WATCHED
The driver of the minibus with license plate 34 M 5500, which provides passenger transport on the Esenyurt-Küçükçekmece line, watched social media videos on his mobile phone, which he had mounted on the vehicle's dashboard, while driving in traffic.
CASUAL ATTITUDE DREW ATTENTION
In the footage, the driver was seen diverting his attention from the road throughout the journey to follow content on his phone. Additionally, the driver was noticed using headphones, and his relaxed demeanor worried passengers.
ENDANGERED PASSENGERS' LIVES
The driver, who continued watching videos while operating the public transportation vehicle, was seen endangering both his own safety and the lives of the passengers in the vehicle.
CITIZENS REACTED
The incident was recorded on a mobile phone camera by a passenger and quickly became a topic of conversation on social media. The driver's behavior, disregarding traffic safety, drew criticism from citizens.