Earlier, the compassionate act of a Pune woman driving a bus for 10 km and bringing people on board to safety after the driver suffered a seizure made us believe that humanity is still alive in the country.
Now, it’s this Mumbai bus driver who is being lauded online for his empathetic and prompt action.
Responding immediately to the crisis, the driver diverted the bus to a nearby hospital after a 5-year-old kid, travelling with his mother, had seizures while on the BEST (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport) bus.
According to Mid-day, the bus staff, including the driver, conductor, and ticket collector even deposited the day’s cash they had on them to get the child admitted.
Sharing more about the incident, a woman, Tanvi Gavankar, who happened to be in the hospital during the incident, took to Facebook and shared:
I happened to be at #Thakurhospital yesterday at #Shivajipark #Mumbai.
When I was about to leave the hospital around 1.30 pm, I saw a #ticketcollector #busconductor and 2-3 people rushing in the hospital. The #ticketcollector was holding a small child (5 year old) in his arms and a helpless mother was crying. The hospital staff with nurses rushed towards that child with all necessary primary aid. After talking at counter I understood that the kid got febrile seizures (#fits) in the bus while traveling with his mother. The bus driver stopped & vacated the bus and rushed the kid to the nearest hospital. The #ticketcollector and the #busconductor deposited the entire cash which was collected since morning to get the kid admitted (they took this financial risk for unknown family). It was probably not the case that hospital would have asked for admission fee and then treat the kid but it was their pro-active, go-headed decision to avoid any delays in the treatment.
I was stunned for few minutes and was unable to react to the situation. But when I was driving back home, I had multiple emotions and teary eyes. In this fast #pacedlife where we barely have time for our loved ones, these #superheros of our city saved an #unknownlife with all their heart. #Humanityisalive and I firmly believe this! I take this opportunity to thank the TC, conductor, and driver of that bus.”
#Mumbai public transport BEST bus staff divert bus to hospital, deposits day’s cash to save 5-year-old at Dadar. With due credit to Tanvi Gavankar who highlighted the issue.https://t.co/HjLbAdeDf3 pic.twitter.com/MVjpKh4uix
— Rajendra B. Aklekar (@rajtoday) March 24, 2022
When the incident came to light, people online appreciated the quick response of the bus staff.
BEST thing you'll see on the internet today! ❤️ https://t.co/ifdXMnRY3n
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 25, 2022
Brilliant display of empathy, courage and presence of mind. #Salute https://t.co/flkEhsMzmb
— Inderjeet Singh 🇮🇳 (@inderjeet932) March 25, 2022
Great presence of mind and sensible approach by BEST Staff, saved the life of the child. Humanity at it's best ❤️🙏👏👏👏👏 https://t.co/lOd021cEc9
— SAMRITA®💐 (@4SMSamrita) March 25, 2022
That's why I love People of Mumbai.
This is My #EverydayMumbai ❣️🤗@myBESTElectric @OfficeofUT Please Felicitate such people. It's very encouraging for Them and for people around the city.
Hope that child is Good and Recovering 🤗🙌🏻#AamchiMumbai @rajtoday Sir 🙌🏻🙌🏻 https://t.co/JNUbqXxCvq— Vinay Raul📸 (@vinayrofficial) March 25, 2022
Not all heroes wear capes. Some are BEST Staff! #Mumbai https://t.co/LSbHnTL7Fa
— Kshitij Salve (@JaisiAapkiMasti) March 25, 2022
#salaammumbai@myBESTBus
This is the spirit of this humane city which cannot be found anywhere else on this planet!God bless the saviours! https://t.co/XmYzK91nCP
— Anand Gupte (@AnandGupte14) March 24, 2022
Wonderful and timely decision by @myBESTBus staff. Happy to read and share about good Samaritans. https://t.co/tKBAw8CutO
— 🇮🇳 Vidyasagar Jagadeesan🇮🇳 (@jvidyasagar) March 24, 2022
Wonderful gesture! 🙏🙏♥️ https://t.co/kLl0qESFl3
— Arindam Bhattacharya 🇮🇳 (@arind_bhattac) March 24, 2022
As promised, bus conductor Appasaheb Tulshiram Lohar and bus driver Kishore Vasant Dane were felicitated by the BEST General Manager, Lokesh Chandra.
बेस्टचे महाव्यवस्थापक श्री लोकेश चंद्र यांनी बस मार्ग ३३ चे कार्यरत कर्मचारी श्री लोहार आणि श्री दाणे आपल्या कार्यालयात बोलावून विशेष सत्कार केला. #bestupdates pic.twitter.com/bLjU4fdUR2
— BEST Bus Transport (@myBESTBus) March 23, 2022
They will also be rewarded for their compassionate deed.
We at BEST are proud of such staff. Both are being rewarded by GM Best for their humanly approach. https://t.co/b5XsTyIR0f
— BEST Bus Transport (@myBESTBus) March 23, 2022
This is what heroes look like. Salute!