Man Books Uber, Finds 86-Year-Old Driver Is Millionaire Philanthropist With $175 Million Empire | VIDEO

An Uber ride in Fiji recently turned into an unforgettable encounter for Indian entrepreneur Nav Shah — one that left the internet deeply inspired. What seemed like an ordinary trip quickly became a story

about humility, purpose, and success beyond wealth.Shah’s driver that day was an 86-year-old man whose calm demeanour hid an extraordinary life story. Curious, Shah asked him, “How do you pay your bills?” To his surprise, the elderly driver responded, “I am a businessman, and my company does a $175 million turnover.”The conversation unfolded further as the driver revealed that he has been sponsoring 24 girls every year for the past ten years — all through his Uber earnings. “I have three daughters. I gave them a good education; they’ve done well. So I thought, if I can help other girls achieve their dreams, why not?” he said with a warm smile.As they continued talking, the man shared that his family business was vast and decades old: “We own 13 jewellery shops, six restaurants, a local newspaper, and four supermarkets.” When asked whether he had started it all, he replied proudly, “My father started in 1929 with five pounds he had.”

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Shah later shared the encounter on social media, writing, “A man who’s seen it all wealth, business, legacy still grounded in kindness and purpose. He reminded me: True success isn’t about how high you climb, It’s about how many people you lift along the way.”The post quickly went viral, drawing admiration and awe from people around the world. One commenter called the driver “an absolute legend,” adding, “The give-back is massive.” Another recalled meeting him too, writing, “He was my Uber ride from the airport earlier this year. Good man, great conversation — he even loaded and unloaded my suitcases, saying women shouldn’t have to do it!”A third chimed in with thoughtful praise: “This is why he’s still sharp at 86. He doesn’t need to drive Uber, but doing so keeps him connected to people. It probably gives him new business ideas and keeps his mind active. Science even says social connection like this contributes to longevity. He’s a clever man.”