A poignant act of solidarity took place in Havana on Tuesday when the driver of a Route 23 bus decided to take a child in a medical emergency directly to the hospital, without stopping at the usual stops.
The incident occurred aboard bus number 5229, where a one-year-old child began to convulse, causing concern among the passengers, reported Transportación Habana TH on Facebook.
The child's mother, who was traveling with him due to his hematological and renal conditions, was on her way back to Lawton when the boy began to show signs of convulsions.
In response to the situation, the passengers reacted by calling for help, seeking the presence of a doctor or someone who could assist.
Realizing the seriousness of the situation, the driver decided to speed up the bus without stopping at the usual stops, heading directly to Hijas de Galicia Hospital, where the child was able to receive the necessary medical attention.
This action, although unexpected for the passengers, was supported by everyone on board, who recognized the importance of prioritizing the child's health.
The driver expressed concern that some users at the stops might misinterpret his decision not to stop, but both he and the passengers who experienced the emergency believe that the action was the right one.
On other occasions, bus drivers have shown solidarity in response to medical emergencies.
A public transport driver in Havana who assisted an elderly woman during her journey received gratitude for his noble action last September.
The incident occurred in the morning, and the driver of bus 707 on route P1 in the Cuban capital "assisted an elderly woman at the 'La Benéfica' hospital, coming from Cuatro Caminos," wrote internet user Eliosmy Hernández in the Facebook group "Real-Time Route Report."
Also in September, another public transport driver in Havana took a heroic action of humanity and solidarity when a passenger fainted during the journey.
A bus on the P9 route was making its usual journey along Diez de Octubre Avenue when a young girl fainted in the aisle filled with people.
The driver and his assistant decided to take her to the nearest health center and transferred her to the National Center for Minimal Access Surgery.
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