https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/ Discover true stories of inspiration, inclusiveness and care en Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:26:25 +0800 Isomer (https://www.isomer.gov.sg) https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/championing-careurn:isomer:resource:392785For most people, the daily commute is about getting from one place to another.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800Feature Articles https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/planting-care--one-commuter-at-a-timeurn:isomer:resource:308287Meet Michael Lee. Commuters who frequent Dhoby Ghaut, Bayfront and Promenade Circle Line stations may have found him familiar.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Feature Articles https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/stepping-forward-when-it-matteredurn:isomer:resource:283997What would you do if you saw someone bleeding and in need of help?Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Feature Articles https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/caldecott-mrt-stationurn:isomer:resource:181166An ordinary commute at Caldecott Thomson-East Coast Line Station quickly became a moment of distress for one grandmother. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Feature Articles https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/lentor-mrt-stationurn:isomer:resource:169272Read about how a caring commuter Selene Teo gave a hand to the elderly woman. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Feature Articles https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/heart-zone-reinvention-challengeurn:isomer:resource:165998What if everyday commuting could feel more caring, intuitive and inclusive?Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Feature Articles https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/partners-award-2025urn:isomer:resource:148880Three outstanding organisations were recognised with the Caring SG Commuters Partners Award for their active efforts to champion the Caring SG Commuters movementFri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/inspiring-caring-commuters-zhenghua-secondary-students-create-thoughtful-e-postersurn:isomer:resource:148875Inspiring caring commuters: Zhenghua Secondary Students create thoughtful e-PostersThu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/2-strangers-help-boy-at-kangkar-lrt-station--among-5-honoured-for-acts-of-careurn:isomer:resource:148869Five commuters made their daily commute more meaningful by helping others in need. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/woman-fractures-hand-after-fall-at-lrt-station--sec-2-boys-rush-to-help---accompany-her-to-hospitalurn:isomer:resource:148886Find out how winners of the Richard Magnus Award for the Outstanding Caring Commuter 2025 showed care to a fellow commuterSun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/care-that-lasts-beyond-the-destinationurn:isomer:resource:148871The morning commute was like any other - with most commuters glued to their phones, barely noticing the world around them. But, Javier did.Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/universal-helping-hand-cardurn:isomer:resource:148885Find out all about the new universal Helping Hand cardFri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/commuting-through-nostalgia-with-careurn:isomer:resource:148873Corporate Social Responsibility Care Ride - Journey to Toa PayohTue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/j-s-path-to-commuting-independentlyurn:isomer:resource:148876Mdm K helps her daughter J, who has special needs, to gain confidence when using public transport through regular commutes. Her encounters with kind commuters have given her hope for a caring society.Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/kiran-spreads-care-on-his-commuteurn:isomer:resource:148878Meet Kiran, a 10-year-old who believes anyone can be a caring commuter. He shares how being observant and offering help on public transport makes commutes more pleasant for everyone.Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/schools-hospital-recognised-for-participating-in-national-movement-to-support-public-transport-commuters-with-unique-needsurn:isomer:resource:148882Working together to support those in need.Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/making-public-transport-journey-fun-web-games-that-inspire-kids-to-careurn:isomer:resource:148879We spoke with the students who developed the new Young Caring SG Commuters Web Games. They shared their experience and thought process with us in this article.Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/secondary-school-students-help-confused-injured-elderly-man-at-pasir-ris-bus-interchangeurn:isomer:resource:148883Four extraordinary stories of ordinary commutersMon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/small-acts-of-care-that-make-a-big-differenceurn:isomer:resource:148884Meet Devdan, a young commuter diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy who navigates public transport using a customised wheelchair made to fit his needs.Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/caring-commuters-help-lee-lee-and-her-guide-dog-along-their-commuteurn:isomer:resource:148872Meet Lee Lee, a visually impaired commuter who commutes with her guide dog. She shares more on how she remains undeterred when taking public transport, thanks to kind acts from caring commuters.Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/being-a-caring-commuter-championurn:isomer:resource:148870Hear from Lorna Alano as she shares her experience as a caring commuter, and what motivated her to become a Caring Commuter Champion.Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/from-being-cared-for-to-caring-for-othersurn:isomer:resource:148874Equestrian Paralympian Maximillian Tan shares how he receives care on public transport and pays it forward.Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/photography-for-good-exhibitionurn:isomer:resource:148881The “Photography for Good” exhibition was launched to showcase the efforts by public agencies, public transport operators and commuters in making Singapore’s public transport inclusive.Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/jun-le-finds-his-way-home-with-a-little-helpurn:isomer:resource:148877Bob Lee recounted how a family of caring commuters helped his son Jun Le, a person with autism when he was lost during his commute.Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/building-empathy-among-youthsurn:isomer:resource:182551Students from ITE College West share important lessons they had learnt after participating in Tower Transit Singapore’s Public Bus Inclusivity Course. Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/-it-s-only-natural-to-help---how-caring-commuters-come-together-to-help-someone-in-needurn:isomer:resource:182552Calvin, Lynn and Krison’s natural instinct and call of duty kicked in when they saw a commuter in need. Read how they have helped a commuter who fainted at the MRT.Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/simple-acts--big-impact--building-a-culture-of-caring-commutingurn:isomer:resource:182553Simple Acts, Big Impact: Building a Culture of Caring Commuting Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/seniors-on-the-go--caring-for-our-senior-commutersurn:isomer:resource:182554How can we support and care for senior commuters? Let’s hear from three seniors who regularly travel by public transport.Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/man-helps-bleeding-teen-experiencing-fit-on-s-pore-mrt--among-8-caring-commuter-award-recipientsurn:isomer:resource:182556One small act of kindness can go a long, long way indeed.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/caring-carnival-2023--can-i-care-more-urn:isomer:resource:182557A commuter shared his thoughts on the Caring Carnival, and his views after speaking with winners of the Caring Commuter Award 2023 and the “I Can Be Caring Commuter Hero” children’s art competition.Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/commuter-collapses-at-canberra-mrt-station--2-strangers-help-save-his-lifeurn:isomer:resource:182558The two men were awarded for their caring acts and hope to inspire others.Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/north-vista-primary-school-students-pledge-to-be-caring-commuters-urn:isomer:resource:182574Never too young to care! Find out how the students from North Vista Primary School pledge to be part of Singapore’s caring commuting culture.Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/a-journey-with-cassandra-and-her-seeing-eye-dog--elkeurn:isomer:resource:182573Read all about Cassandra Chiu and her seeing-eye dog, Elke, as they navigate Singapore on public transport on the daily basis. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/commuting-with-allan-caiurn:isomer:resource:182572We followed Allan on his commute and learnt about his experience on public transport. Read more about his journey now.Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/roel-malcon-s-path-to-becoming-a-caring-commuter-championurn:isomer:resource:182571Roel Malcon shares his story on using what he learnt from the Caring Commuter Champion e-learning Course to help a fellow commuter. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/two-new-identifiers-introduced-for-the--helping-hand--scheme-to-assist-more-commutersurn:isomer:resource:182570The “Helping Hand” scheme has been expanded to cater to the needs of more commuters!Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/a-look-back-on-our-incredible-journey--5-years-of-caring-commuter-awardurn:isomer:resource:182569Discover how the Caring Commuter Award has evolved over the years and the milestones we have achieved together.Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/mr-gohpi-shares-how-to-give-care-to-deaf-commuters-like-himurn:isomer:resource:182568Learn more about Gohpi Nathan’s journeys on public transport as a member of the deaf community.Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/fieldtrip-to-singapore-rail-discovery-centreurn:isomer:resource:182567Swiss Cottage Secondary School students' visit to Singapore Rail Discovery Centre and their takeaways Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/-why-should-i-care--dialogue-session-with-republic-polytechnicurn:isomer:resource:182576Winner and First Runners-up of the Caring Commuting WhatsApp Sticker Design Contest shared their experiences and thoughts about the contest and on creating a caring commuting culture.Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/singapore-kindness-movement-the-pride--caring-commuter-award-2023urn:isomer:resource:182595A feature about Caring Commuter Award on Singapore Kindness Movement The Pride.Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/spotting-caring-commuters-among-usurn:isomer:resource:182596Caring commuters – the heroes among us. How can we spot them on our commute?Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/taking-the-public-transport-with-lydiawati-and-muazurn:isomer:resource:182597Learn about Muaz’s experience on public transport as a commuter with autism and how the “May I Have A Seat” lanyard and card have made his commutes smoother. Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/start-2023-by-giving-careurn:isomer:resource:182598Is ‘Giving Care’ one of your new year's resolutions? Find out the many ways you can Give Care to fellow commuters in Singapore.Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/4-ways-to-give-back-during-the-season-of-givingurn:isomer:resource:182599Find out how you can Give Time, Give Care, Give a Hand and Give Thanks this holiday season. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/champions-in-action--learning-day-at-the-sg-mobility-gallery-with-students-from-pathlight-schoolurn:isomer:resource:182600Our Caring Commuter Champions introduced Singapore’s land transport system to students from Pathlight School.Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/how-you-can-give-a-hand-to-wheelchair-users-while-commutingurn:isomer:resource:182601Learn how you can assist wheelchair users like Whee Boon on your daily commute. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/meet-ryzqy--a-commuter-with-cerebral-palsyurn:isomer:resource:182575Some conditions might not be readily apparent, but we can learn to be more aware and understanding of commuters in need.Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/caring-commuter-week-2022---what-you-missedurn:isomer:resource:182602Find out all about the exciting activities that took place during this year’s Caring Commuter WeekFri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/5-s-pore-heroes-share-how-they-ve-made-a-difference-in-other-commuters--livesurn:isomer:resource:182603One of them helped stop a molester from escaping.Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/2-s-poreans-help-save-man-who-collapsed-on-mrt--receive-award-for-heroic-deedurn:isomer:resource:182607Heroes don’t just fly or teleport — they take public transport too.Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/corie-and-friends--a-design-collaboration-with-ntu-school-of-art--design-and-mediaurn:isomer:resource:182608Meet Corie and friends, characters representing various commuters whom we may come across during our daily commute on public transport. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/photo-story--journey-of-cheryl-and-mayurn:isomer:resource:182610See from the perspective of a person with autism, Cheryl, and her caregiver, May, on travelling on the public transport.Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/photo-story--journey-of-esther-and-seanurn:isomer:resource:182611 From the point of view of Esther, caregiver of a person with autism, Sean, on travelling on public transport. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/care-ride---south-west-2022urn:isomer:resource:182612Intergenerational bonding among commuters while learning how to cultivate a caring commuting culture together.Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/champions-in-action--ndp-preview-with-beneficiaries-from-heartware-networkurn:isomer:resource:18261315 Caring Commuter Champions shared about the various features on our public transport during a NDP Preview Learning Journey. Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/love-in-action--spreading-of-caring-norms-by-champions-from-st-patrick-s-schoolurn:isomer:resource:182614More than 250 students from St Patrick’s School became ambassadors to encourage Caring Commuting Culture on public transportTue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/caregiver-shares-3-ways-to-show-care-to-persons-with-autism-on-public-transporturn:isomer:resource:182615Showing care for a person with autism on public transport can be simple — treat them as you would like to be treated.Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/richard-magnus-award-for-the-outstanding-caring-commuterurn:isomer:resource:182616The Outstanding Caring Commuter Award has been renamed as Richard Magnus Award for the Outstanding Caring Commuter.Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/equip-yourself-to-be-a-caring-commuterurn:isomer:resource:182617Find out more about the initiatives that can aid you in your caring journey! Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/nominate-a-caring-commuter-todayurn:isomer:resource:182618Let’s shine the spotlight on the caring commuters amongst us. Celebrate our everyday heroes on public transport.Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/champions-in-action--our-educational-outing-with-seniors-to-springleafurn:isomer:resource:182619Our learning journey was held on 2 April, in collaboration with Heartware Network. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/3-nuggets-about-guide-dog-teams-for-commuters-who-want-to-helpurn:isomer:resource:182621Seen a guide dog on public transport? A handler shares more about guide dog team and how to help.Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/what-does-it-take-to-be-a-caring-commuter-urn:isomer:resource:182622Senior Parliamentary Secretary Baey Yam Keng finds out what makes a Caring Commuter. Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/my-journey-to-becoming-a-caring-commuter-championurn:isomer:resource:182623Find out the journey one commuter took to become a Caring Commuter Champion through the newly launched online course! Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/meet-chwee-kim--jack--and-angeline--a-couple-who-frequently-travels-by-public-transporturn:isomer:resource:182624Look out for fellow commuters who may seem lost travelling on public transport.Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/caring-commuter-week-2021--give-time--give-care--give-a-hand-and-give-thanks-on-your-commuteurn:isomer:resource:182625Happening from 27 Nov to 5 Dec 2021, the inaugural Caring Commuter Week 2021 is an activity-filled week to promote care and inclusivity on public transport. Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/meet-mr-marcus-teo--investment-manager-and-caring-commuter-award-2021-winnerurn:isomer:resource:182630On 25 March 2021, Mr Marcus Teo was on the train home when he assisted a male commuter who had fainted.Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/meet-mr-tay-jun-jie--accountant-and-caring-commuter-award-2021-winnerurn:isomer:resource:182629On 2 June 2021, Mr Tay Jun Jie was on the train towards Joo Koon MRT station when he assisted an elderly man with dementia to get home safely.Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/meet-mr-thirunavukkarasu-srinivasan--healthcare-assistant-and-caring-commuter-award-2021-winnerurn:isomer:resource:182628On the morning of 10 August 2021, Mr Thirunavukkarasu (Mr Thiru) was on his way home when he assisted an elderly man whose wheelchair got stuck in the gap between the train and the platform.Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/meet-ms-ariane-quimno-bermoy--ms-pillai-anju-and-ms-tayag-lourdes-arlos--a-trio-of-nurses--and-caring-commuter-award-2021-outstanding-winnersurn:isomer:resource:182626Ms Anju, Ms Lourdes and Ms Bermoy had knocked off from work and were at NE17 Punggol Station, when they saw an elderly man who was bleeding and lying on the floor.Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/meet-mr-keane-phua--a-young-caring-commuter-championurn:isomer:resource:182631A strong believer in the importance and benefit of community service, Keane shares his experiences as a young volunteer giving back to the community.Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/meet-mike-goh--retiree-and-caring-commuter-championurn:isomer:resource:182632Mr Goh, who is passionate about giving back to the community, shares his experiences as a senior volunteer, and why he chooses to be a Caring Commuter Champion. Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/meet-sherry--a-caring-commuter-champion-with-invisible-needs--who-seeks-to-help-othersurn:isomer:resource:182634Sherry is a Caring Commuter Champion to play her part in creating a more pleasant commuting experience for all.Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/caring-commuter-champion--ram--35--shares-why-we-should-spread-careurn:isomer:resource:182635Ram attended the ‘Be That Special Someone Today’ webinar held in December 2020, and went on to become a Caring Commuter Champion, spreading kindness to fellow commuters. Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/meet-diana-ng--a-commuter-with-invisible-needsurn:isomer:resource:182593"Just because I look young and normal, it does not mean I am not suffering from any side effects of medications or any existing condition flare-ups that I have no control of."Mon, 17 May 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/experiencing-a-truly-inclusive-public-bus-serviceurn:isomer:resource:182591A small and simple step to making our public transport system more inclusive for allWed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/hands-on-as-a-caring-commuter-championurn:isomer:resource:182589Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Baey Yam Keng (third from right) and students from Republic Polytechnic learned first-hand how to help fellow commuters. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/meet-the-designers-of-the--may-i-have-a-seat-please---lanyardurn:isomer:resource:182592We speak with five artists and/or their caregivers to find out their inspirations behind their artworks for the lanyard design competition. Sat, 03 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/knowing-when-to-lend-a-helping-handurn:isomer:resource:182588Between November 2020 and January 2021, Go-Ahead Singapore ran a trial with a small but impactful yellow card for commuters with physical and/or invisible mobility needs.Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/meet-mdm-loo--a-retiree-who-shares-how-acts-of-care-by-other-commuters-help-her-in-her-daily-journeysurn:isomer:resource:182586 Madam Loo has been using a mobility device to get around for several years. She shares her experience of receiving acts of care from others during her daily commute. Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/children-learn-about-showing-care-on-public-transport-in--caring-hero-training-camp-urn:isomer:resource:182585The “Caring Hero Training Camp” workshop is designed for students aged 7 to 10 to learn how to show care to vulnerable commuters when travelling on public transport.Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/meet-clement-and-mu-tasim--a-financial-consultant-and-undergraduate-pair--and-caring-commuter-award-2020-outstanding-winnersurn:isomer:resource:182584On the morning of 15 September 2020, Mr Clement and Mr Mu'tasim were waiting at a bus stop when they noticed something was amiss, as the bus was stopped at the bus stop and did not move off.Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/meet-rafe-ah--undergraduate-and-caring-commuter-award-2020-winnerurn:isomer:resource:182583On the morning of 20 December 2019, a woman in her late twenties approached Ms Rafe’ah and asked for directions to the nearest hospital.Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/meet-ryan--undergraduate-and-caring-commuter-award-2020-winnerurn:isomer:resource:182581On the evening of 14 October 2020, Mr Ch’ng was heading out of the NUS campus when he received notifications that train services along the Circle Line was disrupted. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/meet-uvarani--full-time-home-tutor-and-caring-commuter-award-2020-winnerurn:isomer:resource:182580On the morning of 19 June 2020, Ms Uvarani D/O Govindarajoo was heading towards Marymount MRT Station when she noticed a mother rushing towards the train with her pram at one-north MRT Station.Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/caring-commuting-culture-through-the-eyes-of-public-transport-workersurn:isomer:resource:182579Bus captain Then Arasu and customer service officer Dorothy Tay share about caring acts that they have encountered, and the importance of a caring commuting culture.Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/q-a-from-be-that-special-someone-today-webinar--part-2---how-do-we-know-if-someone-needs-help-urn:isomer:resource:182578If your question was not answered during the final Q&A segment, fret not! Here is part 2 of 2 of the panelists' answers to your questions during the session. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/q-a-from-be-that-special-someone-today-webinar--part-1---how-can-we-foster-a-caring-commuting-culture-urn:isomer:resource:182577If your question was not answered during the final Q&A segment, fret not! Here is part 1 of 2 of the panelists' answers to your questions during the session.Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/heart-to-heart--understanding-vulnerable-commuters-at--be-that-special-someone-today--webinarurn:isomer:resource:182565On a journey to understand the public transport experiences of commuters with mobility needs. Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/think-youths-only-scroll-social-media-on-public-transport--nussu-students-are-also-ready-to-care-for-fellow-commutersurn:isomer:resource:182564What do our youths think about showing care for commuters while on public transport? We ask them to find out.Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/tower-transit-s-first-inclusivity-officer-is-on-a-mission-to-foster-a-more-caring-commuting-cultureurn:isomer:resource:182563Kishon Chong is changing perceptions on public transport as a wheelchair user and Tower Transit Singapore’s first Customer Experience and Inclusivity Officer Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/nussu-students-and-caring-sg-commuters-committee-put-up-appreciation-wall-at-kent-ridgeurn:isomer:resource:182562Find out more about the new appreciation wall at Kent Ridge MRT Station!Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/a-wristband-to-signal-your-willingness-to-helpurn:isomer:resource:182561Read more about the Caring SG Commuters wristband! Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/-covid-19-taught-me-singaporeans-are-already-generous---wally-tham--co-founder-of-stand-up-for-our-singaporeurn:isomer:resource:182560Wally Tham, co-founder of Stand Up For Our Singapore as well as lead organiser for Valentine's Day distribution event, shares his thoughts on showing care during the COVID-19 outbreak.Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/-the-best-valentine-s-day-i-ve-had---youth-corp-singapore-volunteerurn:isomer:resource:182559To appreciate our frontliners, Youth Corps SG volunteers gave out care packs at Heart Zone @ Outram Park on Valentine's Day! Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/meet-lester-wong--undergraduate-and-caring-commuter-award-2019-outstanding-winnerurn:isomer:resource:182550On the evening of 10 July 2019, Mr Lester Wong was taking the train home from work when an elderly commuter fell on the train.Sun, 23 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/meet-constance-wong--bank-executive-and-caring-commuter-award-2019-winnerurn:isomer:resource:182549Ms Constance Wong was on the train to work in the morning when a pregnant lady suddenly held her hand and told her that she was feeling unwell and needed help.Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/meet-noor-azman-rosdi--technician-and-caring-commuter-award-2019-winnerurn:isomer:resource:182548Mr Noor Azman Rosdi was taking a bus to work at Changi Airport on 25 July 2019 when he spotted a young boy asleep on the same bus and appeared to be alone.Mon, 23 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-caring-commuter--mr-melvin-yong-visits-heart-zone---jurong-east-to-find-outurn:isomer:resource:182547"It is not just about getting to our destination on time, but also about looking out for others who may be in need while on our daily commute." Sat, 07 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/meet-za-im-akmal-bin-zaini--secondary-school-student-and-caring-commuter-award-2019-winnerurn:isomer:resource:182545On 22 July 2019, Mr Za'im Akmal Bin Zaini was waiting for a bus home from the bus stop near West Mall when he was approached by a primary school student, who was crying.Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/is-the-priority-seat-an-entitlement-urn:isomer:resource:182541Last week, I took the MRT and it was quite packed. I am a senior citizen and I had hoped that someone would be kind enough to offer me a seat, as has happened before. But not this time.Mon, 07 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/care-by-hillgrove--students-join-the-caring-sg-commuters-movement-with-tower-transit-singaporeurn:isomer:resource:182540Watch Hillgrove Secondary School students show they care at Bukit Batok MRT Station and bus interchange.Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/meet-jason-setok--a-visually-impaired-commuterurn:isomer:resource:182539"You might be surprised to know that I do rock climbing!"Thu, 30 May 2019 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/care-by-chung-cheng--students-share-why-it-s-still-important-to-offer-assistance-despite-potential-rejectionurn:isomer:resource:182538Some 1,200 students from Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) went around the Yishun estate to help elderly commuters at MRR stations and bus interchanges on 6 March.Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight https://www.caringcommuters.gov.sg/stories/meet-mr-tan--a-wheelchair-bound-commuterurn:isomer:resource:182537Find out more about what it's like to commute on a wheelchair through Mr Tan's personal account.Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0800In The Spotlight