A bus driver in Singapore went the extra mile to help a visually impaired passenger cross the road at Bedok on Oct. 27.
His act of kindness did not go unnoticed after it was captured by another passenger on the bus.
According to a Mothership reader, the incident occurred at 10:20am.
Helped passenger out of bus and across the road
The bus driver, who was driving service 38 towards Bedok Interchange, took "extra time" to assist the elderly passenger by helping him out of the bus.
He then led the man, who was holding on to a white cane, across the road at a traffic light while placing his hand on the man's back for support.
Photo from Mothership reader.
It took the driver a "couple of minutes" to help him cross the road as the man was walking slowly, according to the Mothership reader.
"The driver's empathy and dedication were remarkable to witness, especially in an era when we sometimes overlook such simple yet powerful acts of kindness."
They added that they felt "surprised" but also "very relieved" that the driver had helped the passenger as he "really had trouble walking" after alighting the bus.
"I was worried how he would get to his destination. It's sad that he has no family that can support him," the reader said.
When asked about the reaction of other passengers onboard, they said that they had been "very understanding" during the incident.
Mothership has reached out to SBS Transit, which operates the bus service, for comment.
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