A Bus Driver’s Heroic Moment: $39K Found on a Sampler
Picture this: a sunny Friday morning at 8:40 am, a weary bus driver named Mr. Saw Cheong Seng is cruising the usual route on Service 63. While he politely greets the regulars, one passenger hands him a mysterious bag. An ordinary bag, what the seasoned driver—who’s been steering for 13 years—thought just carried a stack of what looked like “betting slips.”
But the universe had a more sizeable surprise waiting for him.
The Unexpected Treasure
- Mr. Saw checked the bag briefly and dismissed it as standard fare.
- Once he finished his route and headed to the Eunos Bus Interchange, a gut‑punching revelation awaited: the bag contained two stacks of 100 USD and 50 USD bills, each a few centimetres thick.
- The oddly hefty pile summed to an impressive $39,602.10.
It turns out the bag was left behind by another passenger who was trying to retrieve it—apparently the bag had inadvertently slipped into Mr. Saw’s bus cabin.
From Bus Captain to Officer of the One
Instead of pockets swinging and dreams of empty‑wallet deals, Mr. Saw did the sensible thing: he handed the bag to the interchange manager, who promptly passed it along to the police. A SBS Transit spokesperson confirmed a formal police report was filed, ensuring the cash found its rightful owner.
“If I carried around that sum, I couldn’t sleep at all,” Mr. Saw told the Straits Times (in Chinese). “And I’d feel uneasy if my passengers were left clueless about losing their money.” He added, with true calm, that it was his duty to make sure every cent was given back.
Why It Matters
- It showcases how a humble bus driver can become a real-life hero.
- It reminds us that the smartest people aren’t always wearing capes; sometimes they wear a driver’s cap—and a caring heart.
- It shines a light on the everyday kindness that serpents the city’s veins.
So the next time you hop on a bus, keep an eye on your belongings and a quick glance in the rear can avoid these behind‑the‑shelf surprises—or maybe, like Mr. Saw, you could become someone’s fortune keeper instead.
