‘Just Bengaluru things’: Man shares video of Uber driver following tutorials to pursue career in tech

The post, shared by Kunal Kushwaha , described a simple ride that turned into a moment of pure motivation and kindness.

Updated on: Nov 19, 2025, 18:19:19 IST

By Shivya Kanojia

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A heart-warming story from Bengaluru has been winning attention on X after a popular tech educator shared an unexpected conversation he had with his Uber driver. The post, shared by Kunal Kushwaha , described a simple ride that turned into a moment of pure motivation and kindness.

The Uber driver had downloaded all the tech tutorials and had been studying them regularly. (Image-X)

According to the post, the Uber driver told him that he had downloaded all his coding and tech tutorials and had been studying them regularly.

Many users responded by praising man's determination.

Kushwaha further said that the interaction left him with “good people, good vibes”, adding that he plans to return to the city next year.

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''Just Bangalore things, my Uber driver told me he’s downloaded all my tutorials and is studying those to get into tech. Good people, good vibes. I’ll be back next year,''the post read.

Many users responded by praising his determination and the city’s unique culture, where ambition often thrives in the most unexpected corners.

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Social media reactions

''How he get that motivation. Already i have a good job as a graphic designer. Now I want to learn Python. I have all the resources but unable to complete the course. Struck in between office work family time. How to manage the time,'' a user wrote.

''Damn man. This is so motivating for us. he is doing so much hard work to get into tech,'' another user mentioned.

''Why he is watching while driving? That's extremely risky. Tell him - jaan hai to jahan hai,'' a third user commented.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shivya Kanojia
Shivya Kanojia is a journalist at Hindustan Times, where she works in the fast-paced digital news ecosystem with a strong sense of editorial judgement and a clear understanding of what makes a story both important and traffic-driven. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Shivya brings a thoughtful balance of news value and audience relevance to her work, ensuring stories resonate beyond the immediate headline. Over the course of her three-year journey in the digital news space, Shivya has worked across a wide range of beats, including politics, civic issues, human-interest features and trending news. This diverse exposure has shaped her ability to approach stories with nuance, adaptability and context, whether she is breaking down complex developments or spotlighting everyday narratives that often go unnoticed. She is particularly drawn to human-interest stories, interviews and explainers that offer depth and clarity, aiming to move past surface-level reporting to explore the people, emotions and circumstances behind the news. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Shivya worked with Firstpost and Times Now, where she covered a broad spectrum of topics and honed her skills in digital journalism . Outside the newsroom, Shivya enjoys discovering new cafés, drawn to good coffee, cosy spaces and unhurried conversations. Shopping is another pastime she cherishes, not always out of necessity, but often guided by instinct and the simple joy of stumbling upon unexpected finds. Above all, she treasures time spent with loved ones, finding meaning in shared laughter, simple moments and memories that linger long after.Read More

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