A NYC bus driver was arrested for stabbing a passenger who had attacked him.

On a seemingly ordinary Friday, things took a violent turn for a bus driver and one of his passengers in Brooklyn. The driver, Ian Bascombe, and the passenger, Quentin Branch, were both arrested after a dispute between them turned physical. The incident, which occurred on a B41 bus in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, has left both men facing charges.

According to reports from Law & Crime, the altercation began when Branch, 33, requested for Bascombe, 58, to open the bus doors between stops so he could get off. However, Bascombe refused, causing an argument to ensue. Branch claims he accidentally got on the wrong bus, but Bascombe continued driving despite his request.

Authorities from the New York Police Department stated that the incident happened around 12:30 p.m. and was a result of Branch wanting to exit at an unauthorized stop. In response, Branch allegedly threatened to break Bascombe's jaw and proceeded to spit on him and punch him in the face after going around the protective plexiglass divider.

In self-defense, Bascombe pulled out a knife and stabbed Branch multiple times in the head and leg. The altercation caused chaos and put other passengers at risk. Both men were then arrested and charged for their involvement in the violent dispute.

Branch was taken to the hospital for his injuries and is currently listed as stable. Meanwhile, Bascombe is facing charges of assault and criminal possession of a weapon, while Branch is facing charges of harassment and assault.

In light of this incident, Frank Annicaro, the senior vice president for buses at NYC Transit, stated that violence on buses is not acceptable and puts the safety of New Yorkers at risk. Bascombe has been withheld from service pending an internal review.

This altercation serves as a reminder of the potential dangers that can arise on public transportation. It is important for both drivers and passengers to remain calm and respectful towards one another to avoid such violent altercations. Let this be a lesson for us all to practice patience and understanding in our daily interactions.

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