Meanwhile, Lu said the attack was “horrific”, but the Chinese community had wrapped support around Jason.
“It’s not just about a Chinese boy… it’s everyone in New Zealand,” she said.
Lu said she’d been helping his family contact Government agencies for help, while Brown noted his electorate office would also assist the family.
Jason said AT hadn’t yet been in touch despite suffering a serious facial injury.
He claimed the bus driver only got out of his seat to clean the blood and later told him to get off the bus because he had to pick up more passengers.
Jason’s mum said she’s concerned about him taking public transport in future.
An AT spokesperson said they can’t comment due to the ongoing police investigation.
On Monday, acting Det Snr Sgt James Mapp said the unidentified woman’s “unprovoked assault” on the teen with an “object” left him with serious facial injuries.
She fled the bus before police got to the scene, he said.
“We understand the fear and concern events like this inflict on the community and we will continue to pursue every lead to hold this person to account.”
The woman responsible is still being sought by the police.