Oren Yaniv, a spokesperson for the Brooklyn DA's office, confirmed on Sunday that Bascombe's case would not be prosecuted, reinforcing the decision based on video evidence.
Transit Workers Union representative JP Patafio stated, "This guy was just harassing and haranguing the operator and spitting in the operator's face," highlighting the escalated altercation.
Patafio advocated for stronger protections for bus drivers, suggesting measures like partition installations, de-escalation training, and public campaigns to foster respect.
Frank Annicaro, senior vice president of the NYC Transit Department of Buses, emphasized, "Violence on buses puts New Yorkers at risk and is not acceptable," underscoring the seriousness of such incidents.
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