Kyoto:
A Japanese bus driver lost his retirement package of $ 84,000 after a Japanese bus driver was fired $ 7 from the fare of passengers with a 29 -year service.
Kyoto City dismissed the man who was not named, followed by his just 1,000 yen (Rs 599) security camera in 2022.
After the over 12 million yen (Rs 71,98,191) was deprived of his retirement wealth, the driver sued the city but lost the case.
The verdict overturned in his favor, a court ruled that the punishment was excessive.
But on Thursday, the Supreme Court reinstated the original punishment and gave a final verdict in favor of the city.
It ruled that man’s conduct may reduce public trust in the system and sound operation of bus service.
In the original event, a group of five passengers entered the bus and paid him 1,150 yen, according to the ruling.
The driver directed the group to leave the coins of 150 yen Worth in a fare collection box, and handed over a 1,000-to-the bill by hand and did not report it properly.
Despite being caught on camera, he tried to reject it during a meeting with his superior.
According to the ruling, the driver was reprimanded several times during his career on various events.
This included repeatedly an electronic cigarette smoking, while on duty, when there were no passengers on the board.
Kyoto City welcomed the decision.
Shinichi Hirai, an official at the Public Transport Bureau of Kyoto, said, “Each of the bus drivers works alone and handles public money. We took it very seriously that there was a embezzlement related to this area of our work.”
“If our strict measures were not accepted, our organization can be negligent and consequently erase public confidence,” he said.
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