Koh Kim Tiw, 74, a bus captain in Singapore, is retiring after an impressive 46-year career. He shares his experiences of working in a rapidly changing industry, from the introduction of air conditioning and electronic ticketing systems to evolving passenger behaviour. Kim Tiw emphasizes the importance of his job, not only for providing a stable income but also for keeping him mentally engaged and physically active.
Koh Kim Tiw, 74, has been working as a bus captain for over four decades.Even at 74 years old, Koh Kim Tiw is still going strong as a full-time bus captain.
His new job was a stable source of income, though Kim Tiw admitted that his initial salary as a bus captain as "very low".He said: "I was very hardworking. Every rest day I would work because I needed to provide for my family."Throughout his time as a bus captain, Kim Tiw has driven the same route, bus service 2.
When asked to list some differences he has experienced, Kim Tiw's immediate reply was the inclusion of air conditioning in public buses.driver's seat back then.buses being run by just one staff, the bus captain, is the norm. This mobile app simplifies tasks, such as vehicle checks and paperwork submissions, for bus captains.
"It's probably because of the work environment in today’s society. It has become faster-paced and more urgent," he suggested.Retaliation, or any sort of triggered response, will likely not lead to a pleasant outcome. The bus captain claimed that he has not once taken a medical certificate during his eight years as a Go-Ahead employee.
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