Major Crimes Unit investigates assault on transit operator: C26-192973

Released: August 7, 2026 at 10:48 a.m.

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A City of Winnipeg transit operator was assaulted with a weapon while operating a bus in the area of Isabel Street and William Avenue.

On August 5, 2026, at 1:18 a.m., North District General Patrol officers responded to a report of a stabbing involving a transit operator and rider. Officers learned that the rider became disruptive after being asked to pay the fare. Before the rider exited the bus, the driver was stabbed in the lower body with an unknown object.

The driver received minor injuries and was transport to hospital in stable condition.

The Major Crimes Unit has assumed responsibility for the investigation.

Anyone with information, or who may have dashcam, security, or cell phone video from around the time of the incident, is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org.

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