There was merit in the ‘Ride with pride’ adage adopted by state run Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) as…
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There was merit in the ‘Ride with pride’ adage adopted by state run Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) as one of its taxi driver exhibited for an exemplary show of honesty.
The taxi driver Rajeev Kumar returned the purse containing Rs. 38,000 to the rightful owner. A resident of Bachadi village, Gumarwin in Bilaspur district, Rajeev Kumar had six months ago joined as a driver in one of the fleet of taxis of the HRTC on the Sanjauli-Lakkar Bazaar route.
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Last Saturday, it was work as usual only until late evening he parked the taxi at the Tutikandi ISBT before proceeding on leave. He was headed to catch the night bus to his home town.
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He said he discovered a ladies purse on the floor of the front seat of the taxi, while he was collecting my belongings. “The purse had some cash. I was contemplating on whom to contact when my mobile rang. The caller at the other end was a lady who inquired of any purse having accidentally left behind in the taxi.”
Although unaware of the amount of cash in the purse, he told her that it was safe with him and would be able to return it to her only after he returned from his home town. After joining back duty he contacted the owner of the purse and handed it back to her.
A contractual employee with the HRTC since last 21 months, he earns a salary of Rs. 7,600 per month.
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