The humid air inside the bus was thick with the smell of damp clothes and cheap cologne, a signature of the Tuesday evening rush. I was wedged between the rear door and a tall man in a grey suit, my backpack acting as a meager shield against the constant swaying of the vehicle. Every time the driver slammed on the brakes, the entire mass of commuters shifted forward, a collective groan echoing through the cramped space.
This article is updated as of May 6, 2026. Last legal revision: Spanish Criminal Code, Art. 181.4 (2025 amendment). encoxada in bus updated