A BUS driver was charged with assaulting a cabby and stepping on the accelerator of his vehicle, causing it to knock down the victim.
Ong Pang Cheow, 45, allegedly slapped and fisted Mr Ong Hock Hai, 45, on the left eye along Bukit Batok Street 23 on Jan 31 last year (07).
He is also accused of doing a rash act to endanger life by driving the bus forward and knocking down the victim.
He is out on $5,000 bail.
Ong will be back in court on Dec 22.
If convicted, he faces a fine of up to $1,000 and/or a jail term of up to one year for causing hurt.
For doing a rash act, the maximum penalty is six months' jail and a $500 fine.
