1 week ago
Bengaluru Uber Driver Praised for Helping Stranded Woman
A woman’s scooty stopped working on a road in Bengaluru.
She needed help moving it to a safer place.
An Uber auto driver named Tanzeem saw her and decided to help.
He drove beside the scooty for about 10 to 15 minutes.
He pushed it with his foot and held it steady when he could.
He stayed with her until she reached a place where she could get more help.
A passenger named Chetna Saraf recorded part of the helpful act.
She posted it online, and many people praised Tanzeem for being kind.
Uber auto driver Tanzeem helped a woman whose scooty broke down on a Bengaluru street.
He drove alongside the two-wheeler for about 10 to 15 minutes, pushing and steadying it.
Tanzeem stayed with the woman until she reached a place where she could get help.
Passenger Chetna Saraf recorded part of the incident and shared it on Instagram weeks later.
Online users praised Tanzeem, with some calling for him to receive recognition and a raise.
- Who
- Uber auto driver Tanzeem helped a woman with a broken-down scooty; passenger Chetna Saraf shared the incident.
- What
- Tanzeem drove alongside the scooty, pushing and steadying it until the woman reached a place where she could get assistance.
- Where
- On a street in Bengaluru, India.
- When
- The incident occurred a few weeks before Saraf shared her Instagram post; no exact date was provided.
- Why
- The woman’s scooty had broken down, leaving her stranded.
Driver-focused recognition
Employer-focused recognition
Who should receive credit
Driver-focused recognition
Some commenters argued that Tanzeem personally deserved the recognition because he chose to help the woman.
Employer-focused recognition
Saraf tagged Uber India and asked the company to give Tanzeem a raise, linking the act to his work as an Uber driver.
Initial appearance of the incident
Driver-focused recognition
Saraf initially wondered whether the driver was bothering the woman because he was moving alongside her.
Employer-focused recognition
She soon realised that he was helping her move the broken-down scooty and remained with her until further assistance was available.
Key facts
- Driver
- Tanzeem
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Vehicle
- Uber autorickshaw
- Assistance
- Helped move a woman’s broken-down scooty
- Duration
- About 10 to 15 minutes
- Witness
- Passenger Chetna Saraf
- Platform
Quotes
An unnamed netizen
Social media commenter reacting to the video
“His name is Tanzeem and I really hope this reaches the right people and he gets everything he deserves. Uber India, this man deserves a raise!”
livemint.com
“The first thought that came to my mind is, he's harrassing the girl. How our mindset is nowadays. Hats off to him.”
livemint.com
Sources
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