TAN KOCK LEONG, BUS DEPOT OPERATIONS MANAGER

If bus captains were perceived by society to be of a higher status than it is now, it would help attract young talent who can re-energise the industry.Tan Kock Leong, Bus Depot Operations Manager.

53-year-old Tan Kock Leong started off his career at Woodlands Transport as a Bus Captain back in 1988.

Despite the long and sometimes irregular hours in the early days, Kock Leong earned his stripes through his steady commitment to the job and subsequently rose through the ranks to become Operations Supervisor, and now as Operations Manager overseeing the companys bus department.

Kock Leong is one of the longest serving employees at Woodlands Transport. Now into his 26th year with the company, Kock Leongs passion and dedication to his profession has deepened and he constantly seeks to improve services offered to customers and clients.

Kock Leong first met his wife, who used to work at Woodlands Transport, through one of the companys Christmas gift exchange parties. Over the years, with the support of an understanding family and the companys pro-family culture, Kock Leong has been able to grow in his career.

As a transport veteran with years of experience under his belt, he hopes that younger workers will view the job of the bus captain as one that can provide a stable income, bring up a family and provide professional opportunities to grow.