Pune woman drove a minibus as the bus driver started having fits. The woman received widespread appreciation on social media.
A 42-year-old woman is being praised online for her bravery and presence of mind to take charge of the vehicle on January 7.
After picnicking at an agro-tourism centre in Shirur, near Pune, Yogita Satav was travelling with 20 to 23 women and children. Suddenly, the driver reportedly began to have fits and the bus came to a complete halt in the middle of a deserted road. Satav stepped in to take control of the bus as the women and children on board began to panic and weep, and took him to the hospital.
"I decided to take care of the bus because I could drive a car. The first and most critical responsibility was to ensure that the driver received sufficient medical attention. As a result, I drove to a neighbouring hospital and had him admitted, "Satav stated.
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The woman drove 10 kilometres and dropped off the other passengers at their homes. A mother of two school-aged children, drove the bus across potholed roads for about 25 kilometres.
The incident, which occurred on January 7, was captured on ">video and has since gone viral on social media. Satav has received widespread acclaim for her bravery in the face of adversity and her refusal to fear.
The video, which lasts 11 seconds and features a lady driving a minibus, has received thousands of views on YouTube overnight. The video has been tagged with the phrases "inspiration to womanhood" and "wonderful woman."
During the second wave of COVID-19, a 42-year-old woman in Kochi worked as the COVID warriors. According to New Indian Express, she had been assisting patients in getting to and from hospitals while taking all essential measures.
Regular ambulance services were overburdened as a result of the increase in COVID-19 cases, and proper medical treatment had been delayed multiple times. Sunitha's services assisted Kochi residents by ensuring that they receive timely medical attention. Her work has also been praised by M. Anil Kumar, the Mayor of Kochi. "Sunitha has made a courageous decision. She further claims that, as a woman, she has never had any problems and that all drivers have treated her similarly", he praised.