In a city where fast-paced life often overshadows small acts of kindness, one Mumbai cab driver stood out for his honesty.
While travelling to Andheri West, a Pune man handed over ₹110 for a fare of ₹103 and told the driver to keep the change. To his surprise, the driver returned ₹7 and politely refused to accept the extra money.
The passenger, Aditya Kondawar, shared the incident on X (formerly Twitter), praising the driver’s integrity and professionalism.
“The driver didn’t take it and gave me back ₹7. I told him it’s okay, but still he didn’t accept 1 ₹extra,” the caption of the post reads.
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“The professionalism in Mumbai runs on a next level, seriously,” Kondawar added.
Here’s how people reacted to the post:
The post quickly gained attention online, with many users applauding the driver’s honesty. Several users commented on how rare it is to see such behaviour, especially in the hustle of a big city like Mumbai.
One of the users commented, “I had the same experience in Mumbai taxis. It shocked me that they always used the meter; coming from Delhi, it was a pleasant surprise.”
A second user commented, “Like any other city in Mumbai, you will find all kinds of people. Do not judge by one incident.”
A third user commented, “Honesty like that is rare, glad you experienced it in Mumbai.”
“When it comes to public transportation, especially autos and taxis, Mumbai wins hands down,” another user commented.
The post was shared on November 22, 2025, and since then, it has gained 2.30 lakh views and numerous comments.