PHOTO: This Bus Éireann driver in Cork will restore your faith in humanity

A mystery bus driver in Cork has touched the hearts of thousands of people.

A photograph of the unknown driver was shared on Facebook by Clara O'Brien, who wanted to thank him for making her day today.

While driving the 205 service from CIT to Kent Station, he noticed an elderly lady stumble and almost fall when departing from the bus in Cork city and he went out of his way to ensure her safety.

"As an elderly lady was getting off the bus she almost tripped," Clara writes.

"Once she was off, the driver noticed that her lace was undone and he stalled the bus to tell her.

"When she said that she knew, he realised that she wasn't steady enough on her feet to bend down and tie it herself, so he got off the bus and tied it for her.

"He was so kind to her and went out of his way to look after a customer.

"I haven't seen someone do something so kind in as long as I can remember and the lady was so appreciative she blew a kiss as the bus was pulling away.

"Your driver made my day."

Clara's posted the story on Bus Éireann's Facebook page and within an hour it had been liked by over 6,000 people.

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Many people have shared heartwarming stories of kind bus drivers they have encountered in the past in the comments beneath the photo, including one driver who went out of his way to ensure a passenger made it to the hospital before their father passed away.

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