Bronx car service driver critically injured after being stabbed while inside parked SUV.

Early Wednesday morning, a disturbing incident unfolded in the Throgs Neck neighborhood of the Bronx when a livery cab driver was discovered unconscious with multiple stab wounds behind the wheel of his idling Toyota SUV. According to local authorities, the driver, Osei Kusi, was found by a passerby around 2:30 a.m., bleeding profusely inside his vehicle, which was still running in the middle of the street.

Emergency medical personnel swiftly transported the 39-year-old Kusi to Jacobi Medical Center, where he was initially in critical condition. Following an emergency surgical procedure to address stab wounds to his back and abdomen, his condition has since stabilized. Kusi is currently recovering in the hospital.

The New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers has initiated a reward program in response to the violent attack, offering ,000 for any information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator. Steven Rivera, President of the Federation, described the incident as a brutal assault on a hardworking individual, vowing to seek the public’s assistance in catching the assailant.

Kusi is reportedly employed by ABX Premium, a car service based on Southern Boulevard in East Tremont. As detectives work diligently to investigate the case, they are currently analyzing footage from a camera located inside the vehicle to identify the attacker. Fernando Mateo, a spokesman for the taxi drivers’ federation, emphasized the urgent need to apprehend the suspect, labeling them a potential danger to the broader public.

In light of this troubling event, the taxi-driving community has rallied together, urging anyone with relevant information to step forward. Richard Mateo stressed that the community needs to remain vigilant and engaged in efforts to ensure safety for all.

Authorities are encouraging anyone with insights related to this case to reach out to Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. Calls will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Additionally, those with information can contact the Federation of Taxi Drivers directly at (718) 559-0216.

As the investigation continues, this incident raises broader questions about safety within urban transportation systems and the well-being of those who serve the community as drivers. The collective response from the taxi industry highlights the urgency of addressing these safety concerns and the necessity of community vigilance in the face of violence.