Swedish Bus Operator Removes Anti-Immigration Ads After Drivers Call in Sick
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Several bus drivers in Skaraborg called in sick in protest against the Sweden Democrats' election advertising on local transport. Now Västtrafik has taken down the signs. "Unacceptable", according to SD.
Västtrafik's decision to take down SD advertising is being criticized as "censorship" and "election sabotage" by party members. Experts disagree. "It's not something that should be easily thrown out as an accusation," says Kajsa Falasca, associate professor of media and communication studies.
The transport company believes that it has been a "difficult balancing act", but prioritized the safety of the drivers.
The far-right, anti-immigration Sweden Democrats party was forced to remove controversial advertisements placed on public transport near Gothenburg and at Stockholm Central Station after complaints from offended drivers and passengers.
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