NYPD Seeks Woman in Connection with Assault on MTA Bus Driver in Long Island City
In Long Island City, New York, a woman is sought by the NYPD for attacking an on-duty MTA bus driver on August 22nd after complaining about poor service on the Q103 route. The assault occurred on the bus after the…
New York, NY, August 31, 2026 — The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a woman involved in an assault on an Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) bus driver. The incident occurred on August 22nd in Long Island City, Queens.
According to preliminary reports, the alleged assault took place after the woman boarded an MTA bus operating on the Q103 route. She had reportedly been complaining about the service provided by the driver. Following these complaints, the woman is accused of physically attacking the on-duty driver. The assault reportedly involved the woman punching the driver multiple times.
In addition to the physical altercation, the suspect is also alleged to have caused damage to the bus itself, specifically a window, during the incident. The attack took place while the bus was at or near the boarding point at Vernon Boulevard and 38th Avenue.
Following the alleged assault and damage to the bus, the woman fled the scene. The NYPD has not released a detailed description of the suspect, nor has the driver’s name or condition been publicly disclosed. Information regarding the specific nature of the service complaint was also not immediately available.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the woman involved in this incident to contact the NYPD. The investigation is ongoing.
Story summarized from the original created by Bill Parry on qns.com, see more information here.
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