'Paisa nahi lagega': A midnight e-rickshaw ride that restored faith in humanity, watch

Cities reveal their truest character after midnight. Streets grow quieter, lights blur into shadows, and people left behind are often carrying more than just tired feet. It’s during these hours that desperation feels louder and help seems farther away. One such night, captured in a now-viral social media video, became a reminder that compassion can appear when it’s least expected.

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A Couple, a Question, and an Unexpected Answer

The now-viral clip shows a couple stopping an e-rickshaw late at night, visibly uncertain yet hopeful. They ask the driver if he can drop them at Gangapur. The driver agrees without hesitation. Then comes the awkward but necessary question, the man asks about the fare. What follows is the moment that changed everything. 

With calm assurance, the driver replies, “Paisa dena nahi padega aapko.”

“Aap Logon Se Paise Lekar Kya Karenge?”

The couple is clearly taken aback. Free rides are rare, especially at night. Curious and overwhelmed, they ask the driver why he isn’t charging them. He smiles and responds gently, “Arey baithiye, aap logon se paise lekar kya karenge.”

There is no trace of pity in his tone, only warmth and sincerity. Relief replaces worry as the couple settles into the e-rickshaw, smiling. What began as a stressful moment turns into a comfortable journey home.

More Than Just a Ride Home

As the ride continues, the driver chats with the couple in a friendly, easy manner. There is laughter, casual conversation, and a sense of ease that feels almost cinematic in its simplicity. The entire interaction is captured on a camera installed inside the e-rickshaw, lending the video its raw, unfiltered charm.

A couple felt helpless with no money and no way to get home.

Late at night, an e-rickshaw driver noticed them struggling.

COUPLE : We don’t have any money.

DRIVER: No problem, the ride is free for you ❤️😊pic.twitter.com/VOEkfdQCn7

— News Algebra (@NewsAlgebraIND) January 12, 2026

The Internet Reacts With Heart 

While the authenticity and exact origin of the video could not be independently verified, it was shared on X by Lakshya Mehta, where it quickly won hearts. Likes, shares, and comments poured in, praising the driver’s generosity.

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In the end, it wasn’t just a free ride, it was a moment that proved compassion doesn’t need wealth, recognition, or validation. Sometimes, all it takes is the choice to say, “No problem.”