An Australian woman based in Mumbai shared a heartwarming and rather adventurous experience with her Uber driver in India on Instagram, praising his kindness and hospitality in a post that is winning over social media users.
Bree Steele, in her video, begins by calling Indian Uber drivers “next-level icons,” before narrating an incident that unfolded after she booked a ride home. What should have been a short 15-minute commute turned into a nearly two-hour journey due to traffic caused by Chhath Puja celebrations – and she joked that no one warned her about the festival rush.
Despite being stuck at one spot for almost 30 minutes, her driver made sure the delay didn’t dampen the ride. “He got out, and came back with water for us,” she recalled, adding that he refused to take money for it. “He said, ‘You are our guest.’”
As the traffic continued to crawl, the driver returned yet again – this time with kebabs and canned drinks for both of them so they wouldn’t stay hungry. “He was just the best,” she said, visibly touched by his gesture.
Steele went on to explain that this wasn’t her first memorable encounter with an Indian Uber driver. “Why do all my best stories in India involve an Uber driver?” she laughed. “One got me through floodwaters to the airport on time. One picked up my shoe because it fell out of the auto. Now, I had this guy.”
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Her post resonated with viewers on social media, several chiming in to celebrate the warmth and generosity shown by the Uber driver, especially during the festive chaos.
One user, thanking the user for her kind words, wrote, “Thanks to the Uber driver for keeping Indians’ pride up. And thank you for spreading positivity.”
“Luck favours the kind hearted,” another user wrote.
Several users also talked about a world where commute stories often revolve around delays and frustrations. According to them, this particular wholesome moment sparked by a simple ride turned into a reminder of the unexpected kindness strangers can offer.
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