In a heartwarming incident that drew heaps of praise online, a Bengaluru woman late night passenger caught a local driver offering female passengers a sense of safety and comfort. The video, shared on Instagram, has since gone viral, garnering thousands of likes and plenty of comments praising the driver.
The video begins with a woman sitting in a car recording her experience. She says she was traveling in a Rapido car at 12 noon. After a short break, she shows viewers a message that made her feel “safe”. On the back of the car was a message written in Kannada and English: “I am also a father/brother. Your safety matters. Sit comfortably.”
Surprised and touched by the news, the woman said she “actually feels safe now”.
The video generated countless comments, with many acknowledging how such small gestures can have a huge impact.
One user wrote, “These are real authors from Bengaluru and they have a huge responsibility.”
Another wrote: “Madam trust me you are safe in Bangalore. Local boys/men will never tease or molest you anywhere. Please check your native if anyone does.”
A third user wrote: “This is what we want – and exactly what we should be doing.”
A fourth user said: “I’ve known this city for the past 20 years! It’s the safest city for everyone. ❤️”
In a similar related incident, a Bengali woman’s heartwarming experience went viral in November after content creator Yogita Rathore shared a heartfelt clip on Instagram. Exhausted, emotional and hungry after a long shoot, Yogita boarded a night taxi to the airport.
In the middle of the journey, the driver suddenly stopped the car. She expected a short break and was surprised when he returned with a box of veggie sandwiches. He told her that he heard her tell a friend that she hadn’t eaten all day and he felt the need to help her, adding that he would show the same care to his own sister.
