Arrest Made in Violent Attack on MTA Bus Driver in Yonkers

Suspect charged with 2nd degree assault after assaulting driver following minor car crash

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:51pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged MTA bus side mirror, the glass cracked and distorted, conceptually representing the aftermath of the violent attack on the bus driver.The violent attack on an MTA bus driver in Yonkers has left lasting damage, both physical and emotional, for the essential worker who was simply doing his job.Yonkers Today

Police have made an arrest in the violent attack on an MTA bus driver in Yonkers, New York. The 29-year-old suspect, Thywill Anasu, is accused of assaulting the bus driver after a minor car crash, throwing him to the ground and causing serious injuries including two brain bleeds and a concussion.

Why it matters

Attacks on public transit workers have been an ongoing issue, with several high-profile incidents in the Bronx and Westchester County in recent months. This arrest highlights the risks faced by MTA employees and the need for improved safety measures and accountability.

The details

According to police, the incident occurred on Saturday at the intersection of Riverdale and Ellsworth avenues in Yonkers. After the minor crash, both drivers got out of their vehicles, and the civilian driver, Thywill Anasu, allegedly attacked the bus driver, punching him, body slamming him, and choking him. The bus driver's union says he suffered two brain bleeds, a concussion, and neck, back, and shoulder injuries.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • Anasu was arraigned on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, and bail was set at $5,000 cash or $50,000 bond.

The players

Thywill Anasu

A 29-year-old suspect from Manhattan who was charged with 2nd degree assault for the attack on the MTA bus driver.

MTA Bus Driver

The 58-year-old bus driver who was violently attacked by Anasu following a minor car crash, suffering serious injuries including two brain bleeds and a concussion.

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What’s next

Anasu is scheduled to appear in court again on April 15, 2026, where a judge will decide whether to allow him to be released on bail or keep him in custody during the ongoing legal proceedings.

The takeaway

This attack on an MTA bus driver is the latest in a string of violent incidents targeting public transit workers in the Yonkers and Bronx areas, underscoring the need for improved safety measures and accountability to protect these essential workers who provide critical services to the community.