Malta Public Transport has suspended a bus and a driver from service following the circulation of this video, uploaded on Youtube, which shows a bus driver struggling with a damaged steering wheel while on the road carrying passengers.

The company said it identified the vehicle and the driver as being employed by one of its subcontractors.

Both bus and driver were immediately suspended from service. Malta Public Transport is investigating this case and Transport Malta is inspecting the bus for safety.

The bus company expressed concern and surprise at the incident and condemned the driver's behaviour saying it was "irresponsible and putting passengers at risk".