A Los Angeles bus driver fights back after a suspicious woman attacks her over an alleged fare dispute

A Los Angeles bus driver was seen on video fighting back against a woman who attacked her on Sunday.

The incident occurred around 1 p.m. near South Central Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard in South Los Angeles.

The suspect boarded a DASH bus, which offers free service, and attempted to pay the driver a dollar, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) told KABC-TV. When the driver refused to accept the woman’s money, the suspect began attacking the driver.

The video shows the suspect prying open the door separating the driver from the rest of the bus before grabbing and punching the driver. The driver can be seen resisting and kicking the suspect several times to get her off the bus.

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The suspect opened the door that separated the bus driver from the passengers. (ONSCENE.TV)

“Get away from me!” you can hear the driver screaming.

The suspect was seen grabbing and harassing the driver in the bus. (ONSCENE.TV)

The driver finally separates from the suspect, gets on the bus and closes the door.

The suspect was observed hitting the driver several times. (ONSCENE.TV)

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Police told FOX11 Los Angeles that the suspect was arrested. The bus driver did not suffer any serious injuries.

The bus driver fought back against the suspect and kicked her several times. (ONSCENE.TV)

LADOT told KCBS-TV that the suspect was homeless.

The department said in a statement to the station that it is reviewing options to strengthen existing barriers separating drivers and passengers.

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Fox News Digital reached out to LADOT but did not immediately receive a response.