Translink Good Samaritan bus driver honoured

Paul Doyle, a Metro driver based in Falls Road bus depot in west Belfast, hit media headlines worldwide for a simple act of generosity in which he presented a winter coat to someone in need.

While out driving during his shifts, Paul often noticed a young man outside and was concerned by his lack of suitable clothing in cold and often wet winter weather conditions.

He decided to buy the man a warm coat and give it to him the next time his bus passed by.

Another passenger on board the bus at the time who witnessed Paul’s generosity shared it on social media and the story went viral.

Now he has been honoured with a special certificate by the National Campaign for Courtesy.

Paul said: “It’s brilliant – I’m pleased I’ve made more people think about people in need out there.

“I’m blown away by the reaction – my passengers are still talking about it.”