Maylin Pérez recently took to social media to report the loss of 70,000 pesos that were in a package sent on a bus trip from Granma to Havana on June 29th. Pérez explained on Facebook that the money, contained in a briefcase, was handed to the driver Hanoy in Veguitas, who operates bus 0855 for the company Víazul, covering the Habana-Bueycito-Manzanillo route.
She noted that she regularly used the driver's parcel services, for which he charged a fee, and therefore did not feel the need to disclose the contents of the package. "I failed to tell him what was inside the briefcase," Pérez emphasized, stating that she had sent money this way many times before without being asked about the package's contents.
Pérez further claimed that the briefcase, tied shut and containing a smaller bag with the money, never reached its destination. She expressed her frustration, highlighting the effort and sacrifice behind the lost money. Additionally, she mentioned that this was not the first time losses had been reported on this bus, warning other users about the risks of using this service.
In her statement, Pérez pointed out that the only crew member who showed any concern was Yoan, whom she described as a good person, while the others seemed indifferent to the issue. She concluded her account by urging users to be very careful when using the parcel and transportation services of this bus and warned that "there is a thief among the crew."
It is incredibly painful to see the money that someone manages to save, in a country where salaries barely cover a week's worth of food, get stolen. The same goes for personal belongings typically carried during a trip.
Another Cuban woman reported on social media that she was the victim of luggage theft on Monday, February 12th, while traveling from Havana to Pinar del Río in a private vehicle shared with other passengers. The user Patricia del Llano explained that she departed from the Havana bus terminal and claimed that another passenger, who had boarded with her at the same location, got off at the Ova bridge and took a piece of luggage that did not belong to her.
Other complaints related to luggage theft have been made by people recently returned from abroad who have been victims of theft on the road segment from José Martí International Airport to the city center.
FAQs About the Recent Bus Theft in Cuba
Here are some frequently asked questions about the recent incident involving the loss of money on a bus trip from Granma to Havana, and other related thefts in Cuba.
How did Maylin Pérez lose her money?
Maylin Pérez lost her money when a briefcase containing 70,000 pesos did not reach its destination after being handed over to the bus driver Hanoy in Veguitas.
What did Pérez warn other users about?
Pérez warned other users about the risks of using the parcel and transportation services of the bus, noting that there might be a thief among the crew.
Who was the only crew member to show concern?
The only crew member to show concern was Yoan, whom Pérez described as a good person.
Have there been other reports of theft on buses in Cuba?
Yes, there have been other reports of theft, including a recent incident where Patricia del Llano's luggage was stolen while traveling from Havana to Pinar del Río.