A Bengaluru autorickshaw driver won widespread praise online after he helped a woman whose scooter broke down on the road. A video showing his efforts crossed 7.8 million views on Instagram. The clip was shared by passenger Chetna Saraf with the caption, “Uber India needs to see this.” Saraf said she was traveling through Bengaluru during a short trip when she noticed the driver moving alongside a woman riding a scooter. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcYzWbFJRSQ/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=AUrseSl5nM9XZwfSYORITTZ At first, Saraf said she could not understand what the driver was doing, but soon realized that the scooter had broken down and the driver was helping the woman move it. Driver Helps Woman for 10 to 15 Minutes According to Saraf, the driver continued assisting the woman for around 10 to 15 minutes. He drove his autorickshaw alongside the scooter while using his foot and hand to push and guide the vehicle. The video shows the driver carefully helping the scooter stay balanced as the woman follows his directions. Saraf said he stayed with her until they reached a location where she could find further assistance. “A few weeks back, we were in Bengaluru for a little trip and were on our way to grab lunch when this happened. We were in an Uber auto when I saw the driver going alongside a girl on a scooty, and honestly my first thought was, what is he doing?” Saraf said. “Turns out her scooty had broken down, and for the next 10 to 15 minutes this man kept driving his auto while helping her move the scooty, doing everything he could, pushing it with his foot and holding it wherever he could,” she added. Saraf said she recorded only part of the incident as she wanted to stay present in the moment. She described the gesture as one of the sweetest experiences from her trip. “This was one of the sweetest things I saw on that trip, and it genuinely stayed with me to see that such kindness still exists. It had to be shared because what's the point of having a platform if we can't use it to appreciate people who deserve it,” she said. Social Media Users Praise Driver Saraf identified the driver as Tanzeem and tagged Uber India, asking the company to recognize his gesture. “His name is Tanzeem, and I really hope this reaches the right people and he gets everything he deserves. Uber India, this man deserves a raise!” she said. The video has drawn thousands of comments, with users praising Tanzeem's willingness to help a stranded commuter. “He is a responsible citizen, father and human,” one user commented. Another wrote, “That's my Bengaluru for you. Love my city! Love my people. We are the most warm, helpful and kind!” A third user said positive stories like this should be shared more often to encourage kindness and restore people's faith in others.
Bengaluru Auto Driver Helps Stranded Scooty Rider, Wins Praise
