In a violent incident in the Bronx on April 1, 2025, an MTA bus driver was punched by an assailant aboard a Bx31 bus. The suspect approached the driver, delivering a closed-fist blow to the face without any confirmed prior heated exchange. After the attack, which left the driver with facial injuries, the suspect fled on foot. Police have released a surveillance image of the suspect but have not made any arrests. Although overall transit crime has decreased, assaults on bus drivers remain a concern, emphasizing the need for improved safety measures.
The suspect, who remains at large, punched the 57-year-old MTA bus driver in the face without prior verbal dispute, leading to an investigation by local police.
Despite transit crime decreasing by 29% in early 2025, assaults on MTA bus drivers persist, highlighting ongoing safety concerns for transit personnel.
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