Ebony D. Williams, 32, of Kansas City, poured gasoline on a passenger on a rush hour bus because he sat down next to her, and then attempted to light a match.
The woman, who was cursing vociferously because the man would not relinquish his seat, also splashed several other passengers with gasoline.
According to The Kansas City Star, the bus driver called for assistance and drove the bus to the side of the street where she opened the doors to let everyone off.
Williams stayed on the bus until the police came and arrested her.