Queensland bus driver Robert rushed to the aid of a teenager who was beaten and robbed by a gang in Brisbane – as thanks for his efforts, his bosses fired him

A local hero has been fired after stepping in and saving a young passenger from being brutally attacked during a weekend bus ride.

Robert was behind the wheel of the 250 bus traveling between the Brisbane suburbs of Redland Bay and Carindale on February 18.

Around 1 p.m., three teenagers boarded the vehicle and allegedly stole belongings from another young passenger.

Attempting to exit the bus, the victim in pursuit, Robert decided to step in as things began to spiral out of control.

Three days later he received a call from Transdev telling him he was being fired for misconduct.

“The victim gave chase and was set upon, at which point the driver intervened,” said a spokesman for the Transport Workers Union (TWU).

‘The driver intervened by verbally and physically separating the youths to prevent a further attack.’

Two of the teenagers stopped while Robert grabbed a third by the shoulders and pulled him off the young passenger.

“He didn’t even fight, I think he wanted to be stopped,” the bus driver said 9 News.

‘It could have been my child… you just see a child being booted and kicked, you have to stop it.’

“I just want my job back,” Robert said.

Queensland Police have backed the bus driver’s response, adding that the teenager could have suffered far worse injuries or even died had he not intervened.

A 16-year-old boy was charged over the incident after appearing in Cleveland Children’s Court on March 1.

The Transport Workers Union is working with Robert to file an unfair dismissal claim.

“Safety is paramount on board all our services, which is why our drivers are professionally trained in all aspects of heavy vehicle transport from driving, customer service to de-escalation training,” a Transdev spokesperson said.

Daily Mail Australia has approached Transdev for further comment on Roberts’ claims.