Every so often we come across stories of kindness on the Internet, of strangers who go out of their way to help a person in need. And these are the stories that melt hearts and reinstall one’s belief in genuine acts of kindness. Recently, a Bangalore man took to X (formerly Twitter) to share an incident of kindness where a Swiggy delivery man went out of his way to help him when his bike ran out of fuel.
Swiggy Delivery Agent Helps Man Who Ran Out Of Fuel In Bangalore
Shravan Tickoo, the founder of The Product Tree shared a heartwarming incident on X. When travelling from Koramangala to his home in Sarjapur Road, his bike ran out of fuel. The Bangalorean was stranded in the middle of the road. As the nearest petrol pump was 2.5 km away, Shravan started dragging his bike.
So yesterday night late around 12ish , I was driving my bike back from a friends place in Koramangla to my place on Sarjapur Road
And that is when my bike stopped , I realised that the fuel indicator had malfunctioned and was showing me enough fuel is there @peakbengaluru pic.twitter.com/5VCWloS0no
— Shravan Tickoo (@shravantickoo23) October 20, 2023
He was running out of breath and sweating profusely when he came across a Swiggy delivery agent. The Swiggy delivery man asked him “Bhaiya kya hua hai?” On explaining the entire situation, the kind man offered to help Shravan reach the petrol station. So, he towed the man’s bike using his Splendor.
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Unfortunately, after reaching the nearest petrol bunk, the duo realised it was closed. At that time, Shravan offered him ₹500 for his help. But the Swiggy delivery agent refused the tip and offered to tow his bike to the next petrol station, located 3 km away from his delivery stop. Despite having deliveries, the stranger went out of his way to help a person in need.
He said “ Nahi bhaiya , Hume nahi chahiye “ and told me – that I will drop you to the next one too – while it was 3 KM out of his way to the delivery
He then dropped me to the nearest petrol bunk which fortunately was open and I filled my tank
— Shravan Tickoo (@shravantickoo23) October 20, 2023
After finally refuelling his tank, Shravan Tickoo offered him a tip again. For this, the Swiggy delivery agent said that today, Shravan was in this position. Tomorrow, it could be himself too. And someone might help him. These words touched the heart of the Bengalureans and made him realise that kindness resides in the hearts of people in Silicon Valley.
I told him “ Bhaiya , take this money – this is just my gratitude and not some amount , I am giving as a transaction “
And he said “ Bhaiya , aaj aap hun , kal main ho sakta hun “
“ Maine apke madad ki , meri kal koi aur kar dega “
— Shravan Tickoo (@shravantickoo23) October 20, 2023
Shravan took a selfie with the man to express his gratitude and narrate this heartwarming incident on X. Also, he promised to tip Swiggy agents every time he orders food on the platform. In the midst of the commotion, he couldn’t remember the name of the kind stranger but requested Swiggy to identify the person for him. So, Shravan can express his gratitude.
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Netizens Are Touched By This Act Of Kindness
The Bengalurean also revealed that Swiggy won his heart and as a platform too after this incident. Netizens were touched by the Swiggy delivery agent’s act of kindness. Many took to the comments section to appreciate the man for going out of his way to help another person in need.
Sometimes God appears in different forms. You experienced his presence .
Now you have one debt. Do pass this kindness it to the next needy 😊🙏
— T R Sriniwas #WestAsia #ForeignPolicy #e-Gov #FDI (@trsriniwas) October 22, 2023
This is truly amazing behaviour. Going out of the way to help is genuine help and kudos to him! Let this be a learning for others also to offer help when needed. Best part of his behaviour is his remark.
— BALAKRISHNAN S (@balamng) October 22, 2023
All heroes do not wear cape, some wear just a smile. But ek aur kaam kar sakte the ki bhai tu isi se thoda petrol leke apne bike me daal leta. Itni door faltu me dhaka maara!
— moustashedsingh_afc (@nilesh_fbs) October 20, 2023
This is truly amazing behaviour. Going out of the way to help is genuine help and kudos to him! Let this be a learning for others also to offer help when needed. Best part of his behaviour is his remark.
— BALAKRISHNAN S (@balamng) October 22, 2023
Meanwhile, do let us know about incidents when you witnessed acts of kindness from strangers.
Cover Image Courtesy: @shravantickoo23/ X and Canva
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