A video showing a Cape Town taxi driver helping an elderly man cross the street during strong winds has gone viral, highlighting the kindness of some taxi drivers and challenging negative stereotypes associated with the profession.
We all know taxi drivers in South Africa often get a bad rep, whether for some of their creative interpretation of road rules or their sometimes questionable driving skills.
Seeing the elderly man struggle against the force of nature, Ashraf parked his taxi, got out, and made sure the gentleman crossed safely.by Hook & Grill, a page usually dedicated to sustainable fishing, proving that sometimes social media surprises us for the better. TikTok user @Shicayla_Miems commented: “The fact that he left his door open in that wind and ran for the old guy speaks volumes 😇 Well done.”
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