A netizen sshared how he witnessed a woman being run over by a taxi at a pedestrian crossing, he then stopped his car and alighted to render aid to the victim.
However, he was scolded by a PHV driver behind him who honked and high beamed him for blocking traffic, thinking that he had “parked by the road side for fun”.
Here is what he said
witnessed an elderly knock down by a taxi. As an immediate response, I activated my hazard lights and alight to render help to the elderly.
After confirming that the taxi driver will take her immediately to A&E, I exchange contact with her just Incase the Taxi driver don’t wan to be held responsible.
Proceeded back to my car and apologize to those cars owner nearby that I may have blocked.
Once I move off, this crazy PHV driver keeps honking and high beam me without realizing what had happened earlier and deem I just park the road side for fun.
Went beside my car to show me hand gestures and scolded me for parking anyhow. I ask him to stop for a talk by he just changed lane and buzz off..
If you are stressed driving PHV, just quit please. Don’t treat everyone as your trashbin.
Netizens’ comments
- While it’s true that the PHV need not show you useless hand gestures, you should refrain from blocking traffic even if you want to lend a helping hand.
Your good deed doesn’t justify inconveniencing everyone else. Furthermore, the taxi driver already alighted to help the pedestrian and there was no apparent life threatening emergency. - It is good that the cam car alight, try to help and exchange contact with the elderly.
I think you are doing the right thing.Â