Bengaluru auto driver wins hearts after returning woman passenger’s lost earphones

A Bengaluru auto driver, Jahrul, returned a woman passenger's lost earphones, making for a viral social media post and earning praise online for his honesty.

Updated on: Oct 26, 2025, 19:58:16 IST

By Yamini C S

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In a refreshing story of honesty that has struck a chord online, a Rapido auto driver in Bengaluru went out of his way to return a passenger’s lost earphones, reminding people that kindness still exists in everyday life.

Rapido recognized the Bengaluru auto driver's integrity, affirming such actions reflect their core values and rewarded him for his good deed. (Pexels/Representational Image)

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The incident came to light after Sambhavi, a city resident, shared her experience on social media. She recounted taking a short Rapido auto ride in Indiranagar on Friday evening, just a quick two-kilometre trip to meet her brother for dinner. A few minutes after reaching her destination, she received an unexpected Google Pay notification from the driver, Jahrul.

Initially fearing a double charge, she soon realized that Jahrul had messaged her to say he had found her earphones in the auto. “He told me he would keep them safe and asked when I would be around again,” Sambhavi wrote. Despite it being the Diwali weekend, Jahrul called her on Monday morning to arrange a convenient time to return them, refusing to keep or sell them.

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“It sounds like such a small thing, but it really reminded me that decency still exists. People like Jahrul make…this world a little better,” she said.

The post quickly gained traction, drawing praise for the driver’s integrity. “This sounds unreal,” a user responded, while another wrote: “Good to see people like this still EXIST.”

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Rapido also responded to her message, thanking Sambhavi for sharing the experience and commending Jahrul for his honesty. The company later confirmed that the captain had been rewarded for his good deed.

“We're proud to have him as part of the Rapido family,” the company said, adding that such gestures reflect the platform’s core values.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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