Bus Driver Has a Gut Feeling About a Toddler on The Bus and Takes Action

Bus drivers are exposed to thousands of passengers every day. They can look at a passenger and tell if he appears joyful, depressed, in a rush, or distracted and lost. On a routine drive on one of his shifts, Tim Watson, a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority bus driver, had suspicions about the calm young guy cradling a child tightly in his arms. Now, he shares the full mesmerizing story and all of the details related to the passenger.

Observes The Passengers

Tim Watson is the type of bus driver that observes the passengers boarding and disembarking from his bus. He’s gotten to know his frequent riders over the years. He’s familiar with their drop-off locations and has been accustomed to their regular schedules. Some of them had even grown to be friends with him.

They normally have a quick talk when they get on and off the bus. Tim frequently tells them things like “take care” and “enjoy your day.” They would hope for his safety on the road in exchange. Every day has been the same until one particular morning.

Not One Of His Regulars

Tim was driving his usual route on that fateful day. The day was going well, and he was doing everything he could to keep things running smoothly. Then a guy and a kid boarded his bus at one of the bus stops.

Tim was certain they were not one of his regulars because he didn’t recognize them from the previous bus rides. The man appeared to be in his twenties and appeared to be inattentive. He was visibly restraining the little boy who was definitely not in the mood as they took a seat in the middle of the bus.

Unusual Tantrums

When this small boy boarded the bus with a young man, the young boy began to sob. It’s not uncommon for children to hop on a bus in the middle of a temper tantrum, which Tim has seen many times.

The bus driver, on the other hand, thought the little boy’s crying wasn’t average of a temper tantrum that day. His eyes were filled with apprehension. It wasn’t the typical way a child would react with a family member, even in the middle of a temper tantrum. It was enough to make this bus driver tap into his paternal instincts.

Odd Feeling

Tim could not help himself to stare at the new passengers from time to time, no matter how hard he tried. Despite the man’s commands, the tiny kid continued to weep inconsolably. The man appeared to be pushing the child to sleep or remain quiet.

Tim’s checking on his passengers in his rearview mirror was not the norm. However, something in his gut was compelling him to pay attention to these two. The father of two had a peculiar feeling, but he could not put his finger on it right away. But something drew his attention as he looked again.