A Mumbai-based cab driver’s ethics and super-professional attitude were lauded by a resident of the neighbouring city, Pune. Aditya Kondawar, who resides in Pune, was travelling to Andheri West when an interesting
encounter with a cab driver left him highly impressed by the culture and practices in the city of dreams.
Kondawar revealed the incident with a post on X this Saturday, November 22. Having reached the location, the Pune man initially handed over Rs 110 to the cab driver for a fare of Rs 103. He was happy with the service, so he told the driver to keep the change.
Driver Surprises Pune Man Travelling To Mumbai
Later on, the driver surprised the Pune-based local travelling to Mumbai as he politely returned Rs 7 to the customer and refused to keep any extra sum with him. “I was travelling to Andheri West, and Bill was Rs 103. I gave Rs 110 and told the Driver to keep the change. The driver didn’t take it and gave me back Rs 7. I told him it’s ok, but still he didn’t accept Rs 1 extra,” Kondawar wrote.
The professionalism in Mumbai runs on a next level, srsly
I was travelling to Andheri West, and Bill was 103. I gave 110 Rs and told the Driver to keep the change
The driver didn't take it and gave me back Rs 7. I told him it's ok, but still he didn't accept 1 Rs extra
Just…
— Aditya Kondawar (@aditya_kondawar) November 22, 2025
Seeing the driver’s integrity and kindness, the Pune man appreciated him for how wonderfully he represented the city’s cab driving scene and overall professionalism. “The professionalism in Mumbai runs on a next level, seriously. Just wow!” he noted.
Cab Driver Receives More Compliments Online
As the post gained traction on social media, people echoed Kondawar’s sentiments and heaped deserving praise on the cab driver, calling him a “rare” individual with such strong principles.
A person commented, “Honesty like that is rare, glad you experienced it in Mumbai.”
“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,” someone shared.
“When it comes to public transportation, especially autos and taxis, Mumbai wins hands down,” an individual mentioned.
The incident indeed reflected brilliantly on the moral values and professionalism of the driver, who brought positivity to Mumbai’s name online with a simple but influential gesture towards his customer.
