Odisha Techie Receives ₹10,000 Refund from Honest Uber Driver
Odisha techie accidentally pays Uber driver ₹10,000, cabbie returns it after finding him: ‘Grateful’
Hindustan Times
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An Odisha techie, Debashis Tripathy, accidentally sent ₹10,000 to his Uber driver, Srikanta, instead of a business contact with the same name. After initially fearing he lost the money, Tripathy was pleasantly surprised when Srikanta returned to refund the full amount, earning widespread praise for his honesty on social media.
- 01Debashis Tripathy mistakenly transferred ₹10,000 to his Uber driver instead of a business contact.
- 02The driver, Srikanta, returned to Tripathy's apartment to refund the full amount.
- 03Tripathy expressed gratitude for Srikanta's honesty on social media.
- 04The incident sparked a positive response from users praising the driver's integrity.
- 05Many shared similar experiences highlighting honesty among cab drivers in India.
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In a heartwarming incident from Odisha, Debashis Tripathy accidentally transferred ₹10,000 to his Uber driver, Srikanta, instead of a business contact with the same name. Initially believing the money was lost, Tripathy was surprised when Srikanta returned to his apartment later that night to refund the entire amount. Tripathy shared his experience on social media, highlighting Srikanta's honesty and integrity, which resonated with many online users. The post quickly gained traction, with several individuals sharing their own similar experiences and praising the driver for his commendable act. Comments celebrated the helpful nature of people in India and called for more such honesty, especially in the service industry.
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This incident highlights the integrity and honesty of service workers, fostering a sense of trust and community.
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