Cuban internet users have taken to social media to commend a bus driver on the P13 route who deviated from his path to help a child experiencing a seizure inside the vehicle. Facebook user Yasnel White Díaz shared in a post that the driver assisted "a child of approximately 10 years old who had a severe seizure, diverting the bus at full speed while it was packed with people."
"He took the child to the polyclinic and then continued his route. Congratulations, even though we do not know him, congratulations. Hopefully, he will be recognized by his company," the post emphasized. The post did not specify the day the incident occurred, but dozens of people have expressed their respect and admiration for the driver of the P13, which covers the route from Parque de la Fraternidad to La Palma to Santiago de Las Vegas.
"That is called being human and practicing humanism. Congratulations to that driver," "There are still good people left, many congratulations to that driver, may life repay him with much health," were some comments posted on the social network.
In February, Cubans also applauded a driver from either a religious or private institution, identified by the letter W on the vehicle's license plate. He transported an elderly man in Havana and decided not to charge him for the ride, given the severe transportation shortages in the country.
In March, another public transportation driver in Havana diverted his bus to assist a pregnant woman who was about to give birth. The Cuban Minister of Transportation publicly recognized the action and revealed the name of the driver, an unusual move among Cuban leaders. "Ernesto Hernández is another face of transportation we would like to unveil; very much against his will, as, although he is the most known driver in Havana these days, his humility makes these recognitions uncomfortable for him," noted a post from the Minister of Transportation, Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila.
Key Moments and Recognitions in Havana Public Transportation
The following questions and answers provide more insight into the key events and recognitions surrounding Havana's public transportation drivers who have gone above and beyond their duties.
What prompted the bus driver on the P13 route to deviate from his path?
The driver deviated from his path to rush a seizing child to the nearest polyclinic for immediate medical attention.
How did the public react to the bus driver's actions?
The public expressed admiration and respect, with many people on social media congratulating the driver for his humane and selfless act.
Have there been other instances of bus drivers going above and beyond their duties in Havana?
Yes, other instances include a driver who transported an elderly man for free due to transportation shortages and another who assisted a pregnant woman in labor by diverting his route.