Bus Driver Helps Passenger Who Soiled Himself; Minister Kim Touched, Wants to Award Commendation

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"I Will Not Forget the Kindness of the Passengers Who Shared This Good Deed"

Yoonduk Kim, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, expressed his intention to award a commendation to an express bus driver who helped a passenger who had accidentally soiled himself on the bus.

On August 19, Minister Kim made a post on his official Facebook account, stating, "We are looking for the bus driver featured in the article." The link he included in the post referred to a news story about the express bus driver's experience during a trip from Seoul to Yangsan on August 16.

The express bus in question departed Seoul for Yangsan at 7:00 a.m. that day. Among the passengers was an individual with lower body disabilities who found it difficult to walk without a cane. This passenger was unable to use the restroom during the journey and ultimately had an accident in their seat.

A post by Yoonduk Kim, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, uploaded on Facebook. Facebook screenshot

After stopping at a nearby rest area, the bus driver personally helped clean the passenger and provided them with a change of clothes. It was also reported that the driver brought the passenger’s cane, sheltered them from the rain with an umbrella, and assisted the passenger in boarding the bus again.

An eyewitness who observed the scene commented, "The driver was truly remarkable. He never showed any annoyance, helped clean the passenger himself, and after everything was settled, even provided a cushion."

Minister Kim shared his thoughts on this story, saying, "My heart is deeply moved by the genuine kindness of the driver, who willingly extended a helping hand to a neighbor despite it being a difficult situation."

He further mentioned, "It is never easy to reach out and help someone in the midst of our busy daily lives. There are often many people on public transportation, such as the elderly, those with disabilities, and pregnant women, who have difficulty moving around. Yet, we may sometimes fail to notice or lack the willingness to help."

He added, "I want to find the driver who became someone’s umbrella on a rainy and challenging day. I would like to present at least a ministerial commendation. I will not forget the kindness of the passengers who shared this good deed and willingly offered their help. The world is still a warm and worthy place to live in," he emphasized.

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