Soacha commuters face rising insecurity on public transport

In Soacha, Colombia, commuters are facing a significant rise in insecurity within public transportation. Users report frequent robberies involving armed individuals who intimidate and assault passengers on buses and collective vehicles, particularly along the Autopista Sur corridor.

Recent incidents include a robbery where five armed individuals boarded a bus near the León XIII sector, stealing belongings from passengers. Victims have expressed frustration over the perceived lack of police response, noting that some crimes occur in close proximity to police stations and command centers.