CNS News– In a disturbing incident in New York City, a taxi driver was viciously attacked by an unruly female passenger who refused to pay her fare. The assailant slashed the 29-year-old cabbie in the neck before fleeing the scene, leaving the driver injured and traumatized.
The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on February 11, as the driver was dropping off the woman in East Elmhurst, Queens. After refusing to pay her fare, the passenger launched a violent assault, slashing the driver’s neck with a weapon before fleeing on foot. The injured driver was rushed to Elmhurst Hospital Center, where he received treatment for a laceration to his neck.
Despite the terrifying ordeal, he was listed in stable condition, recovering from the physical and emotional trauma of the attack. The assailant remains at large, prompting a search by law enforcement authorities. Police have released a photo of the suspect in the hopes of identifying and apprehending her, urging anyone with information to come forward.
NYC cab driver slashed in neck by unruly female passenger who stiffed him on fare: cops https://t.co/dNxBvbXpky pic.twitter.com/1b63K32mKE
— New York Post (@nypost) February 26, 2024
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This shocking incident underscores the dangers faced by taxi drivers and other frontline workers in New York City. The vulnerability of these individuals to random acts of violence highlights the need for enhanced safety measures and support for those who provide essential services to the public.
As the investigation continues, authorities are determined to bring the perpetrator to justice and ensure accountability for her actions. The community stands in solidarity with the victim, condemning this senseless act of violence and calling for measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.