Unnoticed on the Road
Early one morning around 5:30 a.m., a citizen passing by on a motorbike spotted a thin, unidentified woman lying on the side of the road. She appeared recently discharged from a hospital. The police were alerted at 11 a.m. and quickly arrived. An ambulance then took her to Prek Phon Health Center for examination.
Stranded in the City
Later that day, in the busy city streets, a woman struggled to catch a cab. The traffic was heavy, and taxis passed her by without stopping. A passerby named Marcus noticed her after watching “several taxis ignore her outstretched arm.” He asked, “Are you okay?” The woman replied, “I’ve been trying to get a cab for the last 45 minutes. My phone died, and I don’t know how else to get home.”
A Moment of Kindness
Without a working phone or contacts, she was left vulnerable. Marcus offered to call a cab for her. She shared her exhausting day: “a long hospital visit to care for her sister,” walking several blocks after a bus route change, and the struggle to find a taxi before nightfall. When the cab arrived, she said, “Thank you. It’s not just about the cab. It’s nice to know someone still stops.”
A Lesson in Compassion
This encounter highlights how cities often leave behind those who lack technology or support. “Public transportation gaps, rising costs, and the disappearance of human assistance” make mobility hard for many. The story reminds us to notice those around us. As the article states, “One woman was without a cab, but more importantly, she was almost without help. Until someone stopped.” Sometimes, all it takes is one person willing to notice.
