A veteran Kyoto bus driver has lost his entire retirement pension, worth over 12 million yen (roughly €73,000), after being caught on camera diverting a 1,000 yen bill—equivalent to about $7 USD—from a group of passengers. Legal Battle Reaches Japan’s Highest CourtIn the initial trial, a district court sided with the driver, ruling that the disciplinary action was disproportionate. A city bus drives along a street in Kyoto, Japan, on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Buddhika Weerasinghe/BloombergShinichi Hirai, a senior official at the Kyoto public transport bureau, defended the city’s actions in an official statement:“Each bus driver works alone and handles public money. Surveillance Tech Plays Key Role in AccountabilityThis case underscores the growing role of surveillance technology in Japanese workplaces—especially in public transport.