Commuters, bus captain praised for helping unconscious Tower Transit driver: 'I gave my family a big hug later'

Polytechnic student Neo Ying Ying jolted in her seat when Tower Transit bus service 854 suddenly braked hard when approaching a bus stop along Hougang Avenue 3.The vehicle continued its slow advance into the bus bay — and then the 18-year-old saw the bus captain slump sideways in his seat."The bus was still moving, so my first instinct was to go and check out the situation. I think the driver needed some help," Neo recalled.Neo, with fellow passenger Ng Lihui and SBS Transit bus captain Toh Tiong Huat, were recognised on Friday (Oct 16) for their roles in helping the Tower Transit bus captain, who had fallen ill at the wheel on Sept 14.They were presented with tokens of appreciation by Minister of State for Transport Baey Yam Keng, who commended them for their life-saving actions.