Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is marking ‘Kind July’ this month by encouraging customers to promote compassion, caring and generosity, both on and off the network.
Kind July, an initiative of charity organisation Stay Kind, promotes harm reduction and encourages Australians to carry out acts of kindness.
Minister for Transport and Roads, Andrew Constance said that during another round of COVID-19 restrictions, it was more important than ever to show kindness to others.
“The pandemic has been really tough on us all,” Mr Constance said.
“It’s during these tough times that we really need to reach out to each other and show support and compassion,” he said.
“So, while we originally planned to focus on transport customers, given the restrictions and the huge drops in patronage, we’re now encouraging everyone across the State to do something kind each day for the month of July.”
Mr Constance said TfNSW marked the start of the month by lighting up the Sydney Harbour Bridge on 1 July and was promoting the Kind July message with a range of messages across the Sydney Rail and Bus networks.
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Paul Toole said even the simplest act of kindness could make someone’s day.
“Whether it is helping a parent get a pram on to the bus, or smiling at those who are waiting at the platform – there is no act of kindness too small,” Mr Toole said.
“We’re also encouraging kindness towards our staff who spend every day working on the frontline providing a service to get customers where they need to go,” he said.
