The brawl broke out Sunday afternoon over a parking spot near Pearl and State Streets.
A 39-year-old driver was stabbed in the arm and taken to the hospital in stable condition.
The 48-year-old suspect fled the scene, but police say they know who he is.
There were no passengers on board either bus at the time.
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