(1) A person commits the offense of interference with the operation of a public transit vehicle if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes:
(a) Damage of a public transit vehicle, resulting in the vehicle's removal from service; or
(b) The unreasonable interruption of a public transit system or service.
(2) As used in this section, "public transit vehicle" includes:
(a) Any public paratransit vehicle providing service to the disabled;
(b) Any transit vehicle used for the transportation of passengers in return for legally charged fees or fares, including any taxi; and
(c) Any transit vehicle owned or operated by a government entity, including any school bus.
(3) Interference with the operation of a public transit vehicle shall be a violation; provided that interference with the operation of a public transit vehicle that results in serious bodily injury to, or death of, any person, shall be a class C felony.