Seeing this, Sun Mei immediately parked the car by the side of Yixian Road and downloaded an e-book. A passenger advocated lifting the old man out of the car to get some fresh air, but Sun Mei's slim build made it impossible for her to move the old man. When she was at a loss, several male passengers volunteered to help. Under the joint efforts of Sun Mei and the passengers, the old man was lifted onto the sidewalk.
When the bus arrived at the terminal station, a passenger quietly told Sun Mei: "The woman who caused a commotion and said she had to catch the ferry at the dock got off halfway..."
Reporter: What were you thinking when you saved the man?
In response to the accusations, Sun Mei angrily replied, "Which is more important, the ferry ticket or a life?" She insisted on waiting for the ambulance before starting the bus again. The bus company stated that Sun Mei's actions were not in violation of regulations, and the safety of passengers' lives is always the top priority.
Bus No. 51 belongs to Baoshan Bus Company, and its responsible person indicated that Sun Mei's actions comply with the operating procedures and there are no issues. "Once a passenger on the bus suddenly falls ill, the driver and conductor must definitely help the patient receive timely medical treatment. Prioritizing the life safety of passengers is beyond doubt."
A few minutes later, the police quickly arrived at the scene, followed by the ambulance. The rescue personnel lifted the old man onto the stretcher and sent him to the nearby hospital. At this moment, Sun Mei, who had let out a sigh of relief, rubbed her fingers red from the cold, returned to the driving room, started the bus, and continued towards Bao Yang Dock, downloading the TXT novel.
Sun Mei: They said they would miss the ferry. I replied, "If we miss the boat, I am willing to compensate out of my own pocket," then they went silent.
Bus Company: Sun Mei's Actions Comply with Regulations
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The responsible person also expressed that once similar sudden events occur, passengers should follow the arrangements of the drivers and conductors and should not use extreme language or actions to disrupt the order of boarding. If the bus temporarily cannot operate due to certain reasons, the drivers and conductors should organize the passengers to transfer to the next bus on the same route.
At the age of 43, Sun Mei is a bus driver for Route 51, which is a major connection between the city center and Baoshan. The start and end stations are Hongxing Road and Bao Yang Dock. On the afternoon of January 18th, she was driving the bus towards the Bao Yang Dock station. "It is now the peak season for the Spring Festival travel rush, and there are many passengers, about 50 people. After passing Zhang Huabang Station, I saw through the rearview mirror that an elderly man did not look well." Sun Mei recalled that after the old man shakily stood up, it seemed he wanted to stretch his limbs, but then wobbled and leaned on the railing. "Sir, the station has not been reached yet. I will remind you when we arrive. Please sit down first." Sun Mei reminded him, and the old man's wife also helped him sit down. Unexpectedly, the old man suddenly collapsed in the cabin, looking extremely pale. "At that time, the old man was lying on his back, and white foam kept overflowing from his mouth," one passenger who later participated in the rescue told the reporter.
Sun Mei: I was so angry inside. It's a matter of life and death. Not helping is one thing, but making sarcastic comments while standing by is another.
Reporter: How long have you been a bus driver? Have you been scolded by passengers before?
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Emergency: An octogenarian passenger suddenly collapses.
An octogenarian suddenly fell ill on the bus, foaming at the mouth and collapsing in the cabin. Female driver Sun Mei noticed and stopped the car immediately. With the help of other passengers, they moved the old man to the sidewalk to get some fresh air, and Sun Mei contacted the 120 emergency services together with passersby. However, her actions were criticized by a few passengers: "I'm going to the dock to catch the ferry. What if I'm late?" "You've wasted our time, can you afford to compensate?"
Worry: Doing good deeds but facing criticism.
Facing unexpected situations, most passengers showed understanding and tolerance, but a few female passengers expressed dissatisfaction. One female passenger complained, "I need to take the ferry at Bao Yang Dock. If the bus doesn't leave, what if I miss the ferry?" Another female passenger urged, "Drive faster! The old man has his wife to take care of him. Is the ambulance coming three hours later? Will you also wait three hours before driving?"
"If any passenger misses the ferry, I am willing to compensate out of my own pocket."
While taking care of the old man, Sun Mei couldn't help but retort loudly: "Which is more important, the ferry ticket or a life?" Several passengers also stood on Sun Mei's side, saying unanimously: "Life is at stake, saving lives is paramount." But those few female passengers kept cursing and wouldn't stop.
Reporter: Why did you argue with the passengers this time?
Sun Mei: I've been in this industry for 15 years. As a bus driver, how could I not be scolded by passengers? But I never took it to heart.
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