A Singapore bus driver, Chen Long, has been celebrated for his honesty after returning a backpack containing over $14,000 to its rightful owner. The incident occurred when a passenger alerted Chen to a forgotten backpack. Chen promptly reported the find and ensured its safe return to the owner, who expressed immense gratitude for the bus captain's integrity.
A bus driver in Singapore has been lauded for his honesty after returning a backpack containing over $14,000 in cash to its rightful owner. The incident occurred when bus captain Chen Long was operating service 58. A passenger alerted him to a forgotten backpack, which Chen promptly reported to the operations control center. He learned that a passenger had reported the missing backpack just 25 minutes earlier.
After finishing his shift, Chen brought the backpack to Bishan Interchange and handed it over to staff. Upon inspection, they discovered a large sum of over $14,000 in cash inside. The relieved owner expressed her gratitude, stating, 'I was overjoyed to see everything intact! Deeply grateful to the staff who helped recover my belongings, and I wish the bus captain all the best in his work.' Chen, sympathetic to the owner's potential distress, simply said, 'It's about doing the right thing.' In response to inquiries from AsiaOne, Grace Wu, a spokesperson for SBS Transit, commended Chen's actions. 'Chen Long’s dedication to doing what's right truly embodies our CARES (Caring, Adaptable, Reliable, Earth-friendly, Safe and secure) culture in action, showcasing integrity, accountability, and outstanding service,' she stated
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