As a result, the Traffic Police ruled that the elderly man and the bus driver shared equal responsibility in the accident.
Expressing her disappointment on Weibo, the granddaughter demanded the driver be brought to justice after the verdict was upheld.
However, the incident sparked an unexpected debate online.
While many net users showed support for the grieving family and criticised the irresponsible driver, others believed the ruling is justified.
'It's really not the driver's fault, your grandfather is the one violating the road safety rules in the first place by forcing his way onto the bus as the doors were closing,' one said.
Some even blamed the family for letting the frail elderly man go out alone.
'Your grandfather got hurt because you let such an old man travel alone - your family should share responsibility as well,' another commented.
'Most bus drivers are reckless these days, you should have been with your grandfather to help him,' one added.
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