"A group approached the bus, displayed a knife, and punched the driver several times, authorities say. The suspects ran off on foot, and no arrests have been announced. The NYPD renewed its public call for help on March 12, 2026."
"Investigators say the group walked up to the driver while aboard the BX38, flashed a knife, and punched the victim multiple times about the body. The appeal urges anyone with information to call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit tips online with a reward of up to $3,500 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment."
"Violence on city buses and subways has been back in the spotlight in recent months. The NYPD reported an increase in transit crime in February 2026, driven largely by felony assaults and nonviolent grand larcenies, which in turn prompted additional patrols across the transit system."
On February 2, a 49-year-old MTA bus driver was assaulted on the BX38 bus near 1945 Bartow Avenue in the Baychester section of the Bronx around 3:40 p.m. A group of suspects approached the driver, displayed a knife, and punched him multiple times before fleeing on foot. No arrests have been made. The NYPD renewed its appeal for public assistance on March 12, 2026, offering a reward of up to $3,500 for information leading to an arrest and indictment. The BX38 operates along Bartow Avenue through Co-op City and Bay Plaza, a busy commercial and commuter corridor. This incident reflects a broader trend of increasing transit violence in the city.
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