A recent incident in Bengaluru has captured hearts online after an auto driver went out of his way to return forgotten money to a passenger. Reddit user Narasimha1997 shared the story, detailing his ride from Indiranagar to BSK with Namma Yatri earlier this week.
The fare for the ride was ₹200, but the auto driver stopped at a petrol pump and requested the passenger, via PhonePe, to pay the ₹230 bill directly to the pump attendant. The driver promised to return the remaining ₹30 at the end of the ride. However, in the rush of the journey, both the passenger and the driver forgot about the ₹30.
The next mor
ning, around 10 AM, the auto driver knocked on the passenger’s door, returned the ₹30, and apologized for the oversight. The passenger was touched by the driver’s integrity and effort to make things right.
Reddit users responded with admiration and reflection. User laylomerry suggested framing the ₹30 as a reminder of honesty in a world where such values seem rare. Another user, Big_bed_2622, highlighted the contrast between the story and the often negative news about violence, praising the driver’s gesture as a beacon of goodness.
This incident underscores the impact of small acts of honesty and integrity in daily life.
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