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Earlier this month a bus driver spotted an elderly man collapsing onto a traffic island near the Guiren Interchange in Tainan. With passengers’ permission, he did not hesitate to stop the bus and get the man help. The bus driver put up a warning triangle and a parasol for the elderly man, and stayed with him until an ambulance arrived. Passengers were touched by his act of kindness.

A scooter lies strewn on the innermost lane. Beside it, a man had collapsed onto the traffic island. A bus driver stops immediately seeing this.

He walks to the back to fetch a warning triangle, and places it behind the scooter. He then returns to the bus for a parasol. A passer-by asks what’s happening.

The bus driver holds up the parasol for the man, until an ambulance arrives 20 minutes later.

Hsieh Jen-te
Bus driver
I saw an elderly man lying motionless on the traffic island. I thought I’d have to get off and help him. It was so hot past midday. I was afraid he’d get sunburned. He seemed to have broken his legs, too.

The accident occurred on a surface road near the Guiren Interchange in Tainan. The scooter driver appeared to have collapsed spontaneously due to physical discomfort. By the time the bus driver had approached him, there were already a car and two scooters stopping for him and calling the police for help.

Liu Wen-chi
Guiren Precinct
The bus driver, surnamed Hsieh, helped by placing warning signs to prevent a secondary accident. He also held a parasol for the injured under the scorching sun, and only left when paramedics arrived, demonstrating his spirit of altruism.

At the time, Hsieh only had one passenger. He’d obtained her permission before stopping to help.

Hsieh Jen-te
Bus driver
It’s still a precious human life, so I asked her if I could get off to help, and she said yes.

Member of public
Thinks driver was kind
I thought it was really kind of him to help someone in need. I think he did a great thing.

The passenger not only didn’t mind that her trip was delayed, she even called the bus operator later to put a good word in for Hsieh. According to Hsieh’s employer, last year, he was honored by the Highway Bureau as an excellent driver, meaning he’s always been a thoughtful driver. This time, the bus company said that it will award Hsieh for his good deed.

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