Bengaluru auto-rickshaw driver spotted in IIM-B jacket, netizens react: ‘We need to know the salary structure and ensure fair payment atleast'
During her trip, Apoorva shared a conversation with the driver, and what she discovered moved her. The driver shared that he works full-time in the IIM-B hostel mess and that the jacket was a heartfelt gift from students who appreciated his dedication and service. To further support his family, he also drives an auto-rickshaw part-time.
'My auto driver was wearing an IIM-B jacket. Of course, curious me had a little chat with him. He mentioned he works in the IIM-B hostel mess and that the students gifted him the jacket. Auto driving is his part-time job,' Apoorva wrote in her post.
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My auto driver was wearing iimb jacket ofc curious me had a lil chat with him.. he mentioned he works in iimb hostel mess and the students over there gifted it him and also mentioned auto driving is his part time job :) pic.twitter.com/jNShi89pQt
— Apoorva 🌤️ (@theanxiouslab) August 10, 2025
The post resonated with several social media users, with one saying, 'kindness travels further (faster) than we think.' Another user commented, 'iimb students are in fact, the sweetest. learnt it last week while seeing them how they take care of everyone around.'
'Iimb charges lakhs for each of their courses way beyond the fees what a college usually charges.. and yet their help staff have to work double jobs to support their families? We need to know the salary structure and ensure fair payment atleast,' a third user reacted.
Last year, a video of an auto-rickshaw driver in Bengaluru went viral for installing an office swivel chair as his driver's seat. In another incident, a Bengaluru auto-rickshaw driver was hailed, introducing a unique twist on contactless payment by presenting a QR code to a passenger using his smart watch. The video was shared by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
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