RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Criminal groups set at least 35 buses on fire in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro on Monday, according to the industry group that represents bus companies, after police killed a crime boss in an operation. The attacks on buses were concentrated in the west of the city, where rival criminal groups are fighting for territorial control. Industry group Rio Onibus said 20 of the vehicles were city buses, five were part of the city's rapid transit fleet and the remainder were chartered or tourism buses. An aerial views shows buses in fire in the middle of roads, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, October 23, 2023, in this screen grab obtained from a video. The attacks disrupted the city's bus rapid transit system, hindering the commute home for residents and workers in the region.

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Persons: Rio Onibus, Claudio Castro, Castro, Rodrigo Viga Gaier, Peter Frontini, Josie Kao Organizations: RIO DE, Industry, Rio, GLOBO, REUTERS Acquire, Military Police, Thomson Locations: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazilian, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, de Janeiro, Rio