At a time when reports of auto drivers in Bengaluru misbehaving with passengers—especially those not fluent in Kannada—frequently make headlines, one driver has stood out for his exceptional act of integrity. His thoughtful gesture to help a woman recover her lost AirPods has won hearts across the internet.
How the Incident Unfolded
The account was shared online by Palak Malhotra and quickly gained attention for its warmth and humanity. The woman had mistakenly left her AirPods in an auto rickshaw. Using the ‘Find My’ app, she booked another ride and requested her new driver, Darshan, to follow the device’s signal. What followed was a nearly ninety-minute pursuit across three different spots in the city.
Initially, the woman suspected the first driver of having kept the AirPods. However, it was later revealed that another passenger had picked them up. Darshan not only accompanied her throughout the search but also persuaded the earlier driver to help locate the passenger and reclaim the device.
Communication Barriers and Patience
The process was not smooth. Darshan spoke little English or Hindi, while the passenger’s knowledge of Kannada was limited to a single phrase. Despite this language barrier, they managed to communicate through broken words and hand gestures. Their teamwork and determination kept the search alive.
A Break and a Happy Ending
After a long effort, they finally paused for a cup of ginger tea before completing the mission. Eventually, the woman was reunited with her AirPods. What impressed her most was not just the recovery of her belongings but the patience and sincerity displayed by Darshan throughout the ordeal.
More Than Just a Driver
Darshan is not an ordinary auto driver. A commerce graduate, he is currently driving his father’s auto to save money for his MBA. His act of honesty and perseverance reflected his character and earned admiration from the passenger.
Her post concluded with an emotional note, highlighting that real heroes do not always come with capes—sometimes, they drive autos on the bustling streets of Bengaluru.
How the Incident Unfolded
The account was shared online by Palak Malhotra and quickly gained attention for its warmth and humanity. The woman had mistakenly left her AirPods in an auto rickshaw. Using the ‘Find My’ app, she booked another ride and requested her new driver, Darshan, to follow the device’s signal. What followed was a nearly ninety-minute pursuit across three different spots in the city.
Initially, the woman suspected the first driver of having kept the AirPods. However, it was later revealed that another passenger had picked them up. Darshan not only accompanied her throughout the search but also persuaded the earlier driver to help locate the passenger and reclaim the device.
Communication Barriers and Patience
The process was not smooth. Darshan spoke little English or Hindi, while the passenger’s knowledge of Kannada was limited to a single phrase. Despite this language barrier, they managed to communicate through broken words and hand gestures. Their teamwork and determination kept the search alive.
A Break and a Happy Ending
After a long effort, they finally paused for a cup of ginger tea before completing the mission. Eventually, the woman was reunited with her AirPods. What impressed her most was not just the recovery of her belongings but the patience and sincerity displayed by Darshan throughout the ordeal.
Everyone says Bangalore auto drivers are rude if you don’t know Kannada...
— Palak Malhotra (@palak_malhotra8) September 10, 2025
I don’t speak a word, and yet one spent 1.5 hrs, cancelled rides, and over chai got my lost AirPods back...
Here's the story👇🧵@peakbengaluru @rapidobikeapp pic.twitter.com/IK8M6lWIBu
More Than Just a Driver
Darshan is not an ordinary auto driver. A commerce graduate, he is currently driving his father’s auto to save money for his MBA. His act of honesty and perseverance reflected his character and earned admiration from the passenger.
Her post concluded with an emotional note, highlighting that real heroes do not always come with capes—sometimes, they drive autos on the bustling streets of Bengaluru.
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