Bus captain leaves double-decker in Woodlands interchange with passenger asleep on upper level

Someone needs a wake-up call.

A sleeping passenger was left in an SMRT bus parked at the Woodlands interchange on March 17 morning.

A video was posted on the Roads.sg Facebook page showing the passenger seated in front on the upper level of the double-decker bus.

In response to a Stomp query, Deputy Managing Director of SMRT Buses Vincent Gay said the passenger was found asleep on bus service number 913 at the end of its service at 10.30am.

"Our investigations found that the bus captain did not check whether there were any passengers onboard before parking," added Mr Gay.

"The passenger was subsequently assisted by an interchange staff member and alighted safely.

"The bus captain has been counselled, and we have also reminded all bus captains to adhere to all operational protocols while performing their duties."