Overview

• On July 15 a Delhi woman using Reddit handle @Ok_Box3456 described how her Uber driver refused to leave her stranded on a poorly lit road after she mistakenly entered her office address.
• The driver explained he was unwell and couldn’t detour but invited her to stay in his car until her second cab arrived to keep her safe.
• Major outlets including India Today and Hindustan Times reported the Reddit thread on July 16, propelling the account into the national spotlight.
• Social media users responded with similar stories of ride-hailing drivers going beyond their duties to assist passengers in need.
• The surge of praise highlights ongoing concerns over women’s safety in Delhi and celebrates small acts of empathy by app-based drivers.