The first thing that we do while stepping out from a cab is to make sure we have all our belongings with us. All of us have a major fear that if we were to leave our wallets or mobile phones behind then we would never see it again. There’s a strong stigma surrounding drivers that they have the tendency to keep leftover belongings to themselves, and not respond to calls from customers trying to get their valuables back, let alone trying to give it back themselves.
However, one cab driver in Mumbai has shattered this stigma by going out of his way to return back a wallet mistakenly left behind by a customer. According to sources, the Ola driver, named Asif Iqbal Abdul Gaffar Pathan, has become a social media sensation overnight after a customer posted tweets narrating the entire incident and lauding Pathan for his honesty.
Here’s a look at the entire thread:
Hey @Olacabs I need to report an incident I faced with one of your driver by the name Asif Iqbal Abdul Gaffar Pathan. He drives a mini Hyundai Xcent.
— Sierra (@darthsierra) June 12, 2019
Me & my wife booked a cab from our residence to Hiranandani Powai on 10th June 2019 in the evening. We were headed to a pub to bring in my birthday. It started raining quite heavily on our way there.
— Sierra (@darthsierra) June 12, 2019
And we overheard him talking to his wife telling her to not let the kids out in the rain. We also chatted a bit about how 1st rains are bad for bikes & that people should ride safely. Patiently negotiating with traffic we reached our destination
— Sierra (@darthsierra) June 12, 2019
We thanked him & proceeded to meet our friends. About an hr into the evening I realised I don't have my wallet. I freaked out & thought maybe I dropped it while getting out of the cab so went looking. Then called him to check
— Sierra (@darthsierra) June 12, 2019
He immediately mentioned he has it safely with him & will had it to me on his way back home. And around 12:30 am on the 11th June 2019 he arrived. I was like cool my birthday isn't ruined considering all the hassle of reporting lost cards, licence, pan card & stuff
— Sierra (@darthsierra) June 12, 2019
But the biggest surprise was what I got to know when he arrived to hand over my wallet. He gave it to me & wished me happy birthday. I thanked him & the he told me it's his birthday as well!!! CAN YOU IMAGINE THE COINCIDENCE!!!
— Sierra (@darthsierra) June 12, 2019
He then told me his family is waiting for him at home to cut a cake. What a day it was!!
Here is a smiley picture of this good Samaritan at the end of a hard day at work & a loving family man! These are the people who make Bombay what it is! pic.twitter.com/zxNKHJQP2J
— Sierra (@darthsierra) June 12, 2019
Imagine the driver going out of his way on his birthday night, keeping his wife and children waiting, in order to return someone’s valuables. Such honesty is unheard of these days and Twitterati cannot stop cheering for him!
Well done, bhai! Everyday heroes 🙏🏼
— Aditya (@vizagobelix) June 12, 2019
Thank you for being a Good Samaritan – Asif Iqbal Abdul Gaffar Pathan. @Olacabs – he needs to be appreciated and recognised for his good deed.
— Ashima آشیما आशिमा (@AshimaSingh9) June 12, 2019
https://twitter.com/its_me_venu/status/1138763713190567938
Happy belated birthday .
There are so many people working hard on their birthdays and anniversaries , hats off to such people. May they get happiness and a beautiful life .— bilbo baggins (@Sabbu360) June 12, 2019
One such incident happened with my brother-in law in Kolkata.I dont have the details but , he forgot his laptop and some other documents in the cab. The ola driver went far but then on request came back and gave back the same to my bro in law.
— Kalpana Prasad (@KalpanaPrasad03) June 13, 2019
Looking forward to more and more Asia Iqbal Abdul Gaffar Pathan. Many they stand tall and Happy Birthday to both of you… belated😊😊
— Dr Sharmistha Dey (@DrSharmisthaDe) June 12, 2019
Ola give him a reward and a hug 🤗
— sangeeta sanghvi (@sangeetasanghvi) June 13, 2019
This is such a great thread. It just made my day.
— Aliya 🏖️ (@YourTara) June 13, 2019
Wow! That's nice… Good gesture and thanks for being so positive…
— Sheetal Sharma (@Sheetal51767750) June 13, 2019
Absolutely wonderful story. Humans were meant to be like this. Such people needs to be appreciated more.
— Praveen Yadav (@praveenydv0) June 12, 2019
We hope this heartwarming story stands as an inspiration as well as an eye-opener for people. Let good sense and honesty prevail!