
This Uber ride felt like a 1 BHK apartment, and the internet can't get enough
The post went viral among the users online not just for the comfort offered, but for the driver's creativity, warmth, and attention to detail, where a user wrote, 'Literally traveling in a 1BHK today. Hands down the coolest Uber ride ever!' she wrote, alongside photos of the car's interior. This was followed by a wave of appreciation, where people praised the thoughtful setup and the driver's skillful approach to customer care.
A ride like no other
The car was far from ordinary. Every portion was optimised for comfort and convenience. Shelves and organisers lined the back of the front seats, stocked with cold drinks, snacks, water bottles, chocolates, biscuits, and even medicines. Basic amenities like tissues, a dustbin, and toothbrush holders were neatly arranged and clearly labelled, as if it were a mini home on wheels.
If a customer might need a painkiller or have motion sickness during the ride then they could just turn to the section that held tablets like Digene, Disprin, and Cetirizine. If the passenger would feel hungry then the car was also full ready to eat snacks . Apart from that an umbrella was within reach to save the passenger on a rainy day!
This won people's hearts
One detail that particularly stood out to social media users was a small donation box placed behind the front seat, dedicated to children's education. Right next to it hung a laminated board that read free Wi-Fi available, with the password written clearly for passenger use.
A feedback diary was also offered, inviting passengers to share their thoughts both in the notebook and via the Uber app. Above the driver's seat, a framed newspaper cutting showing Uber driver Abdul Qadeer and his well-earned recognition.
A motivational quote displayed at the back read, 'Musalasal gham uthane se kahin behtar hai kinara kar liya jaye kinara karne walo se' meaning, a gentle reminder about seeking peace over constant sorrow.
Internet reacts with warmth
As the post went across the internet, social media had all the admirationabout it. One person commented, 'You're not paying him the fare, you're paying him the rent.' Another wrote, 'That feedback book in the seat pocket,' while one praised, 'That shoe polish is an incredible idea.' Another user summed it up as, 'Top tier wholesome.'

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