Conductor and Passengers Help Deliver Baby Girl on TGSRTC Bus in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: In a heartwarming incident, Shweta Ratnam delivered a baby girl on a moving TGSRTC bus, garnering widespread attention.
Shweta, who boarded the 1Z route bus from the Musheerabad Depot, experienced intense labor pains as the bus approached Bahadurpura. The bus conductor, R. Saroja, acted swiftly, alerting other women passengers who stepped in to help deliver the baby safely on the bus.
Both mother and child were promptly transferred to a nearby government maternity hospital, where they are reported to be in good health.
The commendable efforts of the female passengers and conductor Saroja have been acknowledged and praised by TGSRTC MD VC Sajjanar, IPS.
This heartwarming incident marks the second such occurrence since the launch of the Mahalakshmi scheme, which has been beneficial for women in unexpected situations like this. Recently, another instance saw women staff at a bus depot transforming a waiting hall into a makeshift labor room, showcasing the dedication and readiness of TGSRTC's personnel to assist in critical moments.