Most of the time, ridesharing drivers, upon dropping you off your destination, would just let you be after getting the money. But, take this Rapido driver in Goa differently.
Russians love exploring India, don’t they? However, when they get lost, would they still even? Of course!
Such as what happened to this Russian tourist whose quest around Google Maps failed her. Yes, she’s one of those tourists who are losing their way even with this digital map. So, she gets stranded at night, and her Rapido driver becomes her hero.
The Rapido driver, Sindhu Kumari, may not have saved a home from fire, but she saved the Russian tourist from spending probably hours finding her way back to her hotel if not for her assistance.
A video went viral online showing the two sharing warm hugs, with the Russian thanking the Indian for stepping in.
In the clip, the driver told viewers the woman got lost on a beach. So, apparently, she wasn’t even her driver for the night, but she stumbled upon her and helped her! What did the woman’s real driver do?
The incident occurred at 10 p.m. local time.
The video read, “At 10 PM, a foreign woman lost and terrified - Google Maps failed. No one around… until Rapido rider Sindhu Kumari stopped, calmed her, and safely dropped her at Hotel Coconut.”
The video finished with Kumari warmly bidding goodbye to the tourist after ensuring she reached her hotel safely.
“It’s okay, it’s okay,” Kumari was heard saying while getting the hugs, like from a best friend.
Ridesharing media are calling it “heroes walk among us.”
Usually, from the perspective of a tourist, people will just walk past you if you get lost, not even bothering to ask if you’re okay, unless you ask or cry for help.
Moments like these highlight the importance of taxi and bike drivers other than their main job of bringing passengers to their destinations.
Much more, the Russian was traveling alone, which makes the situation even worse if the Indian woman hadn’t stepped in.
This also boosts confidence that it’s alright to travel solo.
Netizens are sharing their thoughts on the clip they watched.
They are saying, “That is so sweet of the rider. The world will be a better place to live if women lead,” and "This is real India. Quiet courage, basic kindness, and stepping up when it mattered. Salute to Sindhu Kumari.”
Others said, “Such gestures enhance a traveller’s experience and leave a positive impression of the entire country. The reverse is also true,” and "When apps fail, humanity steps up. Sindhu Kumari didn’t just give a ride - she gave safety, dignity, and trust. This is the India the world needs to see.”
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