Overview
- Local reports say the driver parked a regional bus in Ergolding, walked to the rear, unrolled a prayer mat and performed a Muslim prayer while passengers were on board.
- Passengers were described as surprised and unsettled, and the journey was delayed by several minutes according to local TV reporting.
- The Stadtwerke responded by stressing freedom of religion but saying that bus operations should not be stopped during service.
- Media coverage notes that German transport rules require drivers to focus on driving and the carrier has not confirmed whether the driver will face formal consequences.
- Coverage so far relies on limited local sources and the incident has drawn attention because it took place in a predominantly Catholic part of Lower Bavaria, which could lead operators to clarify break and safety rules for drivers.