Pervert bus driver George Simpson, 41, caught masturbating by librarian as he drove packed bus through New York

Shocking video has emerged of a bus driver masturbating as he drove a packed bus through New York

George Simpson, 41, was filmed by a Manhattan librarian who was on the bus as it traveled Lincoln Tunnel traffic.

The disturbing footage has now led the driver from Newark to be taken off his shifts after it became public.

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The incident was recorded just before 8 p.m. on June 24 by the librarian who was shocked by Simpson's actions as he drove the bus exposing himself using only one hand to steer.

Sitting directly to the right the bus driver she filmed his actions her on cell phone, reported ABC 7.

'It was disturbing,' said the librarian to the New York Daily News. 'I was in shock and disbelief.'

Patrick Metz, lawyer for the passenger  who videotaped Simpson, but wants to remain anonymous said: 'The danger that he was putting these passengers in as well as the commuters that were around the bus - it's unspeakable.'

NJ Transit cops are investigating and Simpson - who has been a NJ Transit driver for 21/2 years -  has been charged with reckless endangerment, lewdness and risking widespread injury.

'The tape speaks for itself,' said Mr Metz to the Daily News. 

'This would be an affront to any individual if this happened in front of them.'

A NJ Transit driver for 21/2 years, Simpson has removed from his Carteret-New York route, the agency said.

'The bus operator in question was immediately removed from service without pay, as a result of this disturbing and grossly irresponsible conduct,' NJ Transit spokesman John Durso told the website.