Bengaluru — In a heart-warming act of honesty, a Rapido auto-driver went out of his way to return a passenger’s lost Bluetooth earphones and was rewarded by the company for his thoughtful gesture.
The incident
The passenger, Sambhavi Shrivastava, had taken a short Rapido ride in Indiranagar, Bengaluru, one Friday evening. After reaching her destination, she realised she had left behind her Bluetooth headset in the auto.
Minutes later, she received a message on Google Pay (GPay) from the driver, identified as Jahrul, informing her that he had found her earphones and would keep them safe until she collected them.
Sambhavi later met him to retrieve the item and shared the story online, describing it as a “small yet meaningful reminder that decency still exists.” Her post quickly went viral, earning praise from netizens for both the driver and the company.
Rapido’s response
Rapido responded publicly to the viral post, thanking the passenger for sharing the positive experience and applauding Jahrul’s honesty. The company announced that the driver would be rewarded for his integrity, calling his gesture an example of “kindness on three wheels.”
Significance
While the ride was routine, the driver’s decision to contact the passenger immediately and return her belongings stood out. In a time when lost items in shared rides often go unreported, the act earned wide social media appreciation.
For Rapido and similar mobility platforms, such stories highlight the importance of driver ethics and transparency in building public trust. The company’s decision to recognise the driver reinforces its message of valuing honesty and empathy within its network.
A reminder of everyday kindness
This simple incident also reflects the everyday compassion that often goes unnoticed. As cities grow larger and digital transactions replace personal interactions, small gestures like this remind commuters that integrity still drives meaningful connections.