Bengaluru cab driver travels from Mysore to return passenger’s lost phone
Bengaluru: A taxi driver’s act of honesty has gone viral after he traveled from Mysuru to Bengaluru to return a lost phone to its owner, earning praise online.
The incident was shared on social media by a Reddit user identified as ‘coldAbhishek,’ who recounted how he had accidentally left his mobile phone in an offline cab late at night in Bengaluru’s Hebbal. With his phone’s battery nearly dead, Abhishek had flagged down a roadside cab, and the driver agreed to drop him off at his destination without charging him any fare.
After reaching home, he realized his phone was missing. Since the ride was not booked through an app, there was no way to trace the vehicle or the driver. Repeated attempts to call his phone failed as the battery had already drained.
Fifteen hours later, Abhishek received an unexpected notification that his phone had been turned on. The driver had not only found the device but had also charged it before switching it on, allowing Abhishek to activate ‘Lost Mode’ and display his contact details.
When he finally managed to contact the driver, he learned that the man had already traveled to Mysuru for another trip but assured him that he would return the phone the next day. Staying true to his word, the driver took a bus back to Bengaluru the following morning and personally returned the device.
Moved by his honesty, Abhishek offered the driver ₹1,000 as a token of appreciation, though the cabbie was reluctant to accept it.
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Arrive 3 hours early: Airlines urge passengers as centre tightens airport security after Pak attack
New Delhi: Airlines have asked passengers to reach airports at least three hours before departure after the Centre increased security measures in response to Pakistan’s ongoing attack, reported India Today.
According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, all passengers will now face a Secondary Ladder Point Check (SLPC) before boarding. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has directed all airports and airlines to step up security.
Air India said, “Passengers are advised to arrive at least three hours prior to departure. Check-in closes 75 minutes before departure.” Akasa Air and IndiGo issued similar advisories, asking passengers to allow more time for security checks.
All passengers must carry valid photo ID and will undergo secondary checks before boarding. Visitor entry to terminals has been banned, and Air Marshals will be deployed as required.
The moves come as India’s defence systems shot down Pakistani missiles and drones in Jammu, Punjab, and Rajasthan. At least 21 airports are shut till May 10, and several flights are cancelled. Civilian aircraft are avoiding airspace over Pakistan and India’s western corridor, data from Flightradar24 shows.
