The incident, captured on video on March 8, shows three boys and a girl clinging to the back of a double-decker bus, number 7, as it traveled along Oxford Street in central London. The video has accumulated over two million views and over 69,000 likes since its publication. The images show the recklessness of the teenagers, who are risking their lives in a high-traffic, crowded area.

The action of the young people generated great concern among witnesses and on social media.

Daisy Ice, who recorded the video, stated that the teenagers were risking their lives. «It looked very dangerous, especially given how busy Oxford Street usually is,» said the 25-year-old business auditor. «I felt shocked when I saw it, and also concerned about how dangerous it was.» The witness also mentioned that the bus was moving relatively slowly, which may have motivated the young people to attempt the risky feat. In the video, a man is also seen spray-painting graffiti on the bus.

In the comments of the video, users expressed various opinions. Kaite McEwan commented: «The cost of living is too high. People can't afford public transport anymore.» Another user added: «If TfL keeps increasing prices, this will be me in a few months, even on a decent wage.» A third person shared: «I'm a 72-year-old woman and I used to do this as a kid before I fell off and hurt myself. Learning by experience is still going on; the difference is that today it's filmed and put on the Internet».