Trending video of the day: Bengaluru founder became his cab driver’s driver

The viral video shows an exhausted driver reclining in the passenger seat, asleep, while the passenger navigates Bengaluru roads with Google Maps.

A video has recently gone viral involving a founder from Bengaluru who, for a night, became a driver for his cab driver, who was exhausted and fell asleep. The video shows the tired driver sleeping in the passenger seat while the founder drove the car with the help of Google Maps.

Bengaluru founder drives a cab as the chauffeur sleeps in the passenger seat.

Milind Chandwani, an IIM graduate and founder of Camp Diaries Bengaluru, recently shared an amusing late-night adventure that is now making waves on social media. In a video post, he recounted a peculiar incident that unfolded during a 3 am cab ride from Bengaluru airport, one in which he ended up being the driver.

What did Milind Chandwani share about the amusing incident?

Milind described his experience, “Last night at 3 AM, while returning from Bengaluru airport, I found myself in an unexpected role: my cab driver’s driver. He was so sleepy he even stopped for tea and a cigarette but still couldn’t keep his eyes open. So, I offered to drive, and to my surprise, he handed me the keys faster than I could say, “Bengaluru traffic.” He immediately reclined his seat, passed out, and left me to navigate the city with Google Maps as my co-pilot. Five minutes before we reached, his boss called, and I overheard him asking for a day shift because he couldn’t handle the night shift anymore. I felt a mix of emotions: glad that he trusted me, sad that he had to push himself so hard, and slightly amused at how quickly he decided I was qualified for the job. Gave him a ₹100 tip and asked for a 5-star rating in return—fair trade, right? Moral of the story? Life is full of unexpected detours. Be kind, be empathetic, and maybe brush up on your driving skills. You never know when they’ll come in handy. 🚖😂 Most important moral of the story? When you offer something, be ready for the other person to take your offer 🤣 Note – I will obviously not want to share the name of the brand since it will impact the driver. 😅

Watch the viral video here:

The video has garnered over 11 million views in just a day, prompting several social media users to share their reactions in the comments.