Panic buttons, undercover cops help Lima bus drivers fight extortion
Bus drivers in Lima are adopting measures — from hidden panic buttons to undercover officers — to shield themselves from attacks and extortion, an issue highlighted in Sunday's presidential election.
Facing attacks and extortion by gangs, bus drivers in Peru's capital Lima have turned to tactics such as installing panic buttons and working with undercover police to stay safe. The security of public transport workers has emerged as a key issue in Sunday's presidential election.