A New Jersey Transit bus driver, Mr. Toron Walker, was taken into custody after engaging in a violent altercation with a passenger on Friday, August 16. The distressing incident took place at approximately 1 p.m. on Court Street near Broad Street, leaving numerous commuters on the bus feeling shocked and disturbed.
Passengers recorded a disturbing incident in which Walker can be seen punching, choking, and slamming the passenger onto the bus floor. The altercation apparently started when the passenger spat on Walker, prompting an aggressive response.
🔥🚨DEVELOPING: This New Jersey Transit Bus driver lost his temper and fought a passenger on his bus after the passenger requested to fight in the road.
The driver threatened to knock the passenger out and then told his other passengers to get back. The driver then swung at the… pic.twitter.com/EpP6HEJWwS— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) August 17, 2024
Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé has confirmed the incident’s details and announced that Walker is now facing charges of aggravated assault. Following the police’s prompt response to the scene, Walker was swiftly taken into custody.
The incident has sparked worries about safety and behavior on public transportation, leading to conversations about the right approach to dealing with conflicts between passengers and transit staff.
