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The Caring Commuter Award


Celebrating our everyday heroes on public transport.

Photo: Singapore Kindness Movement

Put Caring Commuters in the Spotlight




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Have you ever received an act of care on public transport that left a deep impression on you? Perhaps you wish there was more you could do to say "thank you" to the fellow commuter who went out of their way to help you?

The next time you experience a caring act on public transport, shine a spotlight on these caring commuters by nominating them for a Caring Commuter Award!

 

The Caring Commuter Award recognises commuters who have demonstrated acts of care to others in need during their daily commute on public transport.

 

Launched in 2019, the award is presented as part of the Caring SG Commuters movement.

 

Nominations for Caring Commuter Award 2023 has closed! 

Our Winners


Man Helps Bleeding Teen Experiencing Fit On S’pore MRT, Among 8 Caring Commuter Award Recipients

Man Helps Bleeding Teen Experiencing Fit On S’pore MRT, Among 8 Caring Commuter Award Recipients


One small act of kindness can go a long, long way indeed.

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Commuter Collapses At Canberra MRT Station, 2 Strangers Help Save His Life

Commuter Collapses At Canberra MRT Station, 2 Strangers Help Save His Life


The two men were awarded for their caring acts and hope to inspire others.

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A Look Back on Our Incredible Journey: 5 Years of Caring Commuter Award

A Look Back on Our Incredible Journey: 5 Years of Caring Commuter Award


Discover how the Caring Commuter Award has evolved over the years and the milestones we have achieved together.

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Spotting Caring Commuters Among Us

Spotting Caring Commuters Among Us


Caring commuters – the heroes among us. How can we spot them on our commute?

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5 S’pore Heroes Share How They’ve Made A Difference In Other Commuters’ Lives

5 S’pore Heroes Share How They’ve Made A Difference In Other Commuters’ Lives


One of them helped stop a molester from escaping.

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2 S'poreans Help Save Man Who Collapsed On MRT, Receive Award For Heroic Deed

2 S'poreans Help Save Man Who Collapsed On MRT, Receive Award For Heroic Deed


Heroes don’t just fly or teleport — they take public transport too.

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Richard Magnus Award for the Outstanding Caring Commuter

Richard Magnus Award for the Outstanding Caring Commuter


The Outstanding Caring Commuter Award has been renamed as Richard Magnus Award for the Outstanding Caring Commuter.

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Meet Ms Ariane Quimno Bermoy, Ms Pillai Anju and Ms Tayag Lourdes Arlos, A Trio of Nurses, and Caring Commuter Award 2021 Outstanding Winners

Meet Ms Ariane Quimno Bermoy, Ms Pillai Anju and Ms Tayag Lourdes Arlos, A Trio of Nurses, and Caring Commuter Award 2021 Outstanding Winners


Ms 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.

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Meet Mr Thirunavukkarasu Srinivasan, Healthcare Assistant and Caring Commuter Award 2021 Winner

Meet Mr Thirunavukkarasu Srinivasan, Healthcare Assistant and Caring Commuter Award 2021 Winner


On 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.

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Meet Mr Tay Jun Jie, Accountant and Caring Commuter Award 2021 Winner

Meet Mr Tay Jun Jie, Accountant and Caring Commuter Award 2021 Winner


On 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.

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Meet Mr Marcus Teo, Investment Manager and Caring Commuter Award 2021 Winner

Meet Mr Marcus Teo, Investment Manager and Caring Commuter Award 2021 Winner


On 25 March 2021, Mr Marcus Teo was on the train home when he assisted a male commuter who had fainted.

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Meet Clement and Mu'tasim, A Financial Consultant and Undergraduate Pair, and Caring Commuter Award 2020 Outstanding Winners

Meet Clement and Mu'tasim, A Financial Consultant and Undergraduate Pair, and Caring Commuter Award 2020 Outstanding Winners


On 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.

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Meet Dr Lee, Doctor and Caring Commuter Award 2020 Winner

Meet Dr Lee, Doctor and Caring Commuter Award 2020 Winner


Dr Lee Jing Kun was on his way to work on the morning of 1 August 2020, when he saw a commuter who had lost consciousness and was displaying signs of a seizure.

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Meet Rafe'ah, Undergraduate and Caring Commuter Award 2020 Winner

Meet Rafe'ah, Undergraduate and Caring Commuter Award 2020 Winner


On the morning of 20 December 2019, a woman in her late twenties approached Ms Rafe’ah and asked for directions to the nearest hospital.

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Meet Ryan, Undergraduate and Caring Commuter Award 2020 Winner

Meet Ryan, Undergraduate and Caring Commuter Award 2020 Winner


On 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.

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Meet Uvarani, Full-Time Home Tutor and Caring Commuter Award 2020 Winner

Meet Uvarani, Full-Time Home Tutor and Caring Commuter Award 2020 Winner


On 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.

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Meet Lester Wong, Undergraduate and Caring Commuter Award 2019 Outstanding Winner

Meet Lester Wong, Undergraduate and Caring Commuter Award 2019 Outstanding Winner


On the evening of 10 July 2019, Mr Lester Wong was taking the train home from work when an elderly commuter fell on the train.

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Meet Constance Wong, Bank Executive and Caring Commuter Award 2019 Winner

Meet Constance Wong, Bank Executive and Caring Commuter Award 2019 Winner


Ms 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.

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Meet Noor Azman Rosdi, Technician and Caring Commuter Award 2019 Winner

Meet Noor Azman Rosdi, Technician and Caring Commuter Award 2019 Winner


Mr 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.

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Meet Parvitar Singh, National Serviceman and Caring Commuter Award 2019 Winner

Meet Parvitar Singh, National Serviceman and Caring Commuter Award 2019 Winner


On the evening of 29 July 2019, Mr Parvitar Singh spotted a crowd and saw a lady sitting on the floor at the Yishun Temporary Bus Interchange.

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Meet Za'im Akmal Bin Zaini, Secondary School Student and Caring Commuter Award 2019 Winner

Meet Za'im Akmal Bin Zaini, Secondary School Student and Caring Commuter Award 2019 Winner


On 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.

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