In London, sometimes the smallest detail is enough to turn an ordinary shift into a news story. That’s what happened to 21-year-old city bus driver Isaac: on the day Chelsea were playing, he drove past Stamford Bridge wearing a Liverpool shirt. Home supporters immediately noticed the “rival” colours, blocked the road, a commotion flared around the cab, and the brief episode quickly spread across social media. For Isaac, the story ended harshly — with dismissal for violating the uniform policy.
A Ride That Turned Into an Incident
The route ran right past Chelsea’s home ground, where that day the London side beat the Merseysiders 2–1. Red kit against the backdrop of blue stands looked like a provocation, albeit an unintended one. For the street crowd, that was enough: the bus was stopped, traffic stalled for a few minutes, and passengers and passers-by pulled out their phones — the footage quickly hit the internet and fuelled debate.
"Funny on Video, Uneasy Inside"
Isaac later admitted that from inside the cab it felt different: the recording looks funny, but in the moment it was frankly scary. According to him, several people reached for the window, and he had to hold it to keep some distance. In such moments, any fan emotions give way to the driver’s basic task — to ensure the safety of passengers, pedestrians, and the vehicle itself.
Dress Code Over Allegiances: The Employer's Decision
Once clips from the scene spread, the story moved into the realm of corporate discipline. The operator reminded on-duty staff about appearance rules and uniform neutrality, and terminated Isaac’s employment. From the company’s perspective, the logic is simple: public transport is not the place to display club preferences — especially near stadiums and on matchday, when even the smallest detail can spark conflict.
Where Is the Line for Those Who Work 'In Public'
This case is a vivid reminder to anyone whose work involves close contact with people: personal leanings toward a club, music, or politics should be left outside the shift. On match days and during derbies, when nerves around the stands are taut, even an innocuous detail of clothing can be a trigger. Professional neutrality is not a formality but a safety tool. Isaac learned that at a very high price.
