On Monday, September 1, heavy rainfall led to severe waterlogging across Gurgaon, causing massive traffic jams. Viral footage from the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway highlighted just how dire the situation was in this part of the city. Amid this, a Rapido driver from Gurgaon was praised for his dedication and for dropping a woman passenger home safely. Scroll down to know more.
Rapido Driver In Gurgaon Patiently Drives Woman Home During Traffic Jam
The District Disaster Management Authority issued an advisory after Gurgaon recorded 100mm of rainfall within two hours. One of the travellers stuck in traffic for hours came forward to express her gratitude to a Rapido driver. Social activist Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj (@DeepikaBhardwaj) took to her X (formerly Twitter) handle to drop a video that showed a massive traffic jam on Gurgaon roads. In the video, you can see vehicles stuck on waterlogged roads.
In the post, she mentioned that she was truly thankful to Rapido driver, Mr. Suraj Maurya. She revealed that the Rapido driver, despite being stuck for six hours in the traffic jam in Gurgaon, made sure she reached her destination. In her post, she said that the driver didn’t complain even once and safely dropped her home. The driver also politely told her to pay whatever extra amount she wished.
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Rapido Driver Wins Internet’s Appreciation
Deepika’s tweet, thanking the Rapido driver for taking her home patiently despite the traffic jam in Gurgaon, has quickly gone viral all over the internet. Many users are praising the dedicated Rapido driver who didn’t once complain and took it upon himself to drop a female passenger at her destination.
One X user wrote, “It’s rare to see kindness between people without expecting anything in return in today’s world. Here’s some positive news to read amidst all the current negativity.”
Another user added, “Salute to such hard-working men committed to complete the assigned trip and assured the safety of their fellow passengers.”
While praising the Rapido driver, one user wrote, “So heartwarming to read this. The guy has truly won in life.”
These incidents show us that kindness and humanity are still alive. With true heroes coming forward, it becomes easier to tackle difficult situations like traffic jams!
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Cover Image Courtesy: Canva Pro/Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj