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Bus Driver Loses $84K Pension for $7 Theft

4/20/2025

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A Japanese bus driver faced a shocking downfall after stealing just $7 from passenger fares, resulting in the loss of his $84,000 pension. Caught on dashcam in 2022, he was fired by Kyoto City. Despite winning an initial appeal, Japan's Supreme Court upheld the penalty, emphasizing the breach of public trust in the transportation system.

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Story summary

A Japanese bus driver faced a shocking downfall after stealing just $7 from passenger fares, resulting in the loss of his $84,000 pension. Caught on dashcam in 2022, he was fired by Kyoto City. Despite winning an initial appeal, Japan's Supreme Court upheld the penalty, emphasizing the breach of public trust in the transportation system.