While driving along Seletar Expressway, a bus captain was violently attacked by a passenger who tried to crash the bus into a tree, enduring a 15-minute ordeal before bringing the vehicle safely to a bus stop.<\/p>\n
Tower Transit bus captain Tham Kok Poi, 50, faced a serious threat from the passenger, who punched him and attempted to seize the steering wheel.<\/p>\n
However, Mr Tham refused to stop his bus in the middle of the expressway, knowing it would put everyone onboard at greater risk.<\/p>\n
Windows were smashed and threats were made against him, yet Mr Tham remained calm and selfless, keeping his focus on driving safely and protecting his passengers.<\/p>\n
Recounting the Jan 6 incident, the service 966 bus captain credited his experience as an auxiliary police officer for helping him stay composed.<\/p>\n
“I underwent training that taught me to stay calm in situations like this and better respond to and counter threats,” he told Stomp on Nov 18 when presented with a Goody Bag<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n “At that time, I just held tight to the steering wheel and continued driving until the next bus stop, where I safely dropped off all the passengers.”<\/p>\n Mr Tham, who has been with Tower Transit for six years, finds his job fulfilling as he safely ferries members of the community from one place to another.<\/p>\n “I am happiest when I head home, because it means I have carried out my job safely and can reunite with my family at the end of the day,” he added.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/779847206c0be08efc4b0907a22f267604ee2f1ae320495e5518aa3609c18137\/Screenshot2025-11-21083950copy.jpg?w=360&f=webp)
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