Honest Cab Driver Travels Miles to Return Lost Phone
A Bengaluru man experienced a heartwarming reunion with his lost phone, thanks to the remarkable kindness of a cab driver. After losing his device during a late-night ride, the driver traveled all the way from Mysuru to return it. The story, shared on Reddit by the user ‘coldabhishek’, highlights the unexpected acts of goodwill that can restore faith in humanity.
Lost Phone in a Cab
The incident unfolded when the Bengaluru resident, known as ‘coldabhishek’, lost his phone while taking an offline cab ride near Hebbal late at night. Struggling to find an auto or app-based cab around 11 PM, he found himself in a difficult situation. As he walked to his destination, which was only two kilometers away, he encountered a cab parked on the roadside. The driver agreed to give him a ride without accepting any payment, possibly due to the short distance.
However, after exiting the cab, ‘coldabhishek’ realized his phone was missing. He panicked, searching his backpack in vain, but the cab had already driven off. Since he had booked the ride offline, he had no way to track the vehicle or retrieve his phone. Once home, he attempted to call his phone, only to find it powered off. Despite trying Samsung’s tracking service and filing a lost item report, he felt hopeless about recovering his device.
A Surprising Turn of Events
Hours later, ‘coldabhishek’ received an unexpected email from Samsung, notifying him that his phone had been located. The cab driver had found the device, charged it, and turned it on. Seizing the opportunity, ‘coldabhishek’ enabled ‘lost mode’ to display his contact details on the screen. When he called his number, the driver answered, providing a glimmer of hope.
The driver explained that he was on a trip to Mysuru but promised to return the phone as soon as he got back to Bengaluru. True to his word, the driver made the journey back by bus to return the lost phone. ‘Coldabhishek’ expressed his gratitude by offering a reward of 1,000 rupees, which the driver initially hesitated to accept. However, ‘coldabhishek’ insisted, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging such honesty.
Community Response and Kindness Restored
The story resonated with many on Reddit, where users praised the cab driver for his integrity. Comments flooded in, with one user expressing joy at the reminder that humanity still exists in the world. Others shared similar experiences of recovering lost items, highlighting a sense of community and shared values.
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