“The simple act of caring is heroic”, though said years ago, these words by American actor Edward Albert still stand true. In fact, this video involving a truck driver and an elderly woman proves that perfectly. There is a chance that the incident showcased in the video will leave you with a huge smile.
The image, taken from the Instagram video, shows the truck driver helping the elderly woman cross the road. (Instagram/@goodnews_movement)
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The video is posted on the Instagram page Good News Movement. “Worker stops his truck and gets out to help this elderly lady cross the street. #humanity,” they wrote while sharing the video.
The clip opens to show a man gently helping an elderly woman cross a busy road. Though short, there is a chance that you will end up watching this wholesome video over and over again.
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The video has been posted nearly 17 hours ago. Since being posted, the video has also accumulated more than 36,000 likes and the numbers are only increasing. The share has also prompted people to post various comments.
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The video has been posted nearly 17 hours ago. Since being posted, the video has also accumulated more than 36,000 likes and the numbers are only increasing. The share has also prompted people to post various comments.
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“Still a lot of good in the world,” wrote an Instagram user. “What a wonderful man!” posted another. “Wonderful person. We still have good people in this world and it makes me hopeful for the future,” expressed a third.
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience.
Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.
