Bicycle not possible - Man hits taxi driver - Taxi driver hospitalized after violent bike dispute in Fulda
A heated altercation erupted in Fulda on Tuesday afternoon when a taxi driver declined to transport a passenger's bicycle. The dispute intensified as the 37-year-old man allegedly struck the driver repeatedly in the face. Police later apprehended the suspect after he initially fled the scene on his bike.
The incident occurred at the Emaillierwerk industrial site in Fulda. The man had summoned a taxi, anticipating his bicycle could be accommodated inside. When the vehicle proved insufficient, a disagreement ensued.
The situation turned violent as the passenger, displeased with the driver's refusal, assaulted the 64-year-old victim. The taxi driver sustained facial injuries severe enough to necessitate hospitalization. Following the attack, the suspect departed the scene on his bicycle before police located and detained him.
The driver continues to recuperate after the assault. Authorities have taken the 37-year-old into custody, with further investigations pending. The case underscores the hazards faced by transport workers during passenger disputes.
