Police search for woman accused of attacking MTA bus driver in East New York

The NYPD says it happened around 11 p.m. Aug. 6 at Miller Avenue and New Lots Avenue. Investigators say the woman walked up to the 48-year-old driver and punched him in the face before running away.

Paramedics took the driver to the hospital. He was injured but is expected to be OK.

“It’s sad that it happened, unfortunately, but in these areas it tends to be a constant,” said commuter Jasmine Rosa.

“We in Brooklyn - you think it’s supposed to surprise me? People get punched every day," said a commuter named Erica.

Erica said she avoids public transit altogether because of violence.

"I avoid it 'cause of the violence. People are very violent, and that’s why I just wouldn’t take the bus,” she said.

Police describe the suspect as a woman in her 20s, last seen wearing a white and pink tank top, black tight shorts and glasses.

"He didn't expect to be attacked by her," another commuter said. "How terrible."

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

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