Quito, Ecuador: Five Gangs of Robbers Active on Trolley Buses, Ecovia

According to ElComercio.com police have identified at least five groups of robbers who are committing crimes on the transport systems of the Trolley, Ecovia and Metrovia in Quito. Police have termed the gangs, ‘decuideros’ since the members take advantage of users’ neglect and the tightly packed spaces on these transportation systems. Officials say that the metropolitan and judicial police are creating a plan to improve the safety of about 500,000 daily passengers. Officials add that the gangs surround their victim and take objects from pockets, and slash backpacks or purses. The most crime-ridden areas of transport are the stations of Rio Coca, El Ejido, La Marin, Plaza Grande, Santo Domingo, Cumanda and El Recreo, report government officials, warning passengers to be careful at rush hour.Read Article