A latest social media publish by an IIM graduate and the founding father of Camp Diaries Bengaluru has garnered widespread consideration. The person, recognized as Milind Chandwani, shared a video recounting an uncommon expertise throughout his late-night cab journey from Bengaluru airport. The video captures him driving the automobile whereas the precise cab driver sleeps within the passenger seat.
IIM graduate drove cab in Bengaluru as driver slept; viral video garnered over 7.5 million views.(Instagram/milindchandwani) A sleepy encounter
In his publish, Chandwani described the surreal incident:
“Last night at 3 AM while returning from Bengaluru airport, I found myself in an unexpected role: my cab driver’s driver. He was so sleepy, he even stopped for tea and a cigarette but still couldn’t keep his eyes open. So, I offered to drive, and to my surprise, he handed me the keys faster than I could say ‘Bengaluru traffic.’”
The video accompanying the publish captures the drowsy cab driver reclining his seat and falling asleep whereas Chandwani navigates town utilizing Google Maps.
Blended feelings and empathy
Chandwani additional defined his ideas through the ordeal:
“I felt a mix of emotions: glad that he trusted me, sad that he had to push himself so hard, and slightly amused at how quickly he decided I was qualified for the job. Gave him a ₹100 tip and asked for a 5-star rating in return—fair trade, right?”
He ended the publish with a mirrored image on life’s unpredictability and a message of kindness:
“Life is full of unexpected detours. Be kind, be empathetic, and maybe brush up on your driving skills. Most important moral of the story? When you offer something, be ready for the other person to take your offer.”
Watch the clip right here:
Netizens’ reactions
The publish has garnered over 7.5 million views, eliciting a mixture of humour, concern, and admiration from web customers.
One person commented, “This is hilarious but also a wake-up call for better working conditions for drivers.”
One other mentioned, “The trust he showed in you is both heartwarming and concerning!”
A 3rd person joked, “Milind just unlocked a new skill set—Bengaluru traffic navigator!”
Others praised Chandwani’s kindness, with one remarking, “You turned an inconvenience into a moment of empathy.”