Tunisia transport attacks cost 4 million dinars
Attacks on trains, metros, and buses in 2025-2026 damaged property and affected 362 people, according to the transport minister.
Attacks on public transport in Tunisia caused approximately 4 million dinars in material damage during 2025-2026, stated Transport Minister Rachid Amri. The minister also reported that 362 individuals, including drivers and sector agents, were affected by these incidents. Amri presented these figures on Saturday, October 31, in Ben Arous during a meeting focused on preserving public transport services.
The reported cost covers damage to multiple public transport vehicles, with no detailed breakdown provided for specific operators or the two years involved. Minister Amri noted that these expenses could have funded other developments within the transport sector. For example, replacing broken train windows due to thrown stones in 2025 alone cost the SNCFT around 162,000 dinars, a figure separate from the 4 million dinar total which covers broader damages across networks.
Beyond material repairs, Amri highlighted the disruption these attacks cause to passengers, impacting their ability to reach work, appointments, or medical facilities. The SNCFT has also emphasized the risks posed by stone-throwing incidents to both passengers and staff. To address these issues, a collective prevention strategy involving families, schools, and civil society has been proposed to protect transport infrastructure and personnel.
Why it mattersPassengers and transport workers in Tunisia are directly affected by damage to public transport and disruptions to services caused by attacks.