Motorcycle-Taxi Rider Refuses to Accept Payment from Students
A motorcycle taxi rider earns praise from the online community for refusing to accept payment from students.
Recently, Aira Artugue, a Facebook user, shared her heartwarming encounter with a motorcycle taxi rider for refusing to accept payment from student passengers. The post quickly spread like wildfire on social media and elicited comments from the netizens.
Artugue who is taking a degree program in International Hospitality Management shared a heartwarming incident that took place in September 2019.
The freshman student detailed how she encountered a generous motorcycle-hailing driver, Jester Regis Carillo. After learning that Aira was a student, Jester refused to accept her fare, which was P91.
Despite Aira’s attempts to pay, Jester was firm in his decision not to charge her. She expressed her surprise and gratitude for Jester’s kindness. She mentioned that the rider even apologized for not accepting her payment, explaining that he does not charge students.
The motorcycle taxi rider went the extra mile to ensure she reached her class on time, within the limitations of his service.
Aira was deeply moved by Jester’s message, which encouraged her to focus on her studies and to pay kindness forward to others. The rider’s thoughtful gesture and kind words have inspired many, with people praising Jester for his selflessness and generosity.
Their touching encounter has undoubtedly brightened the day for many and serves as a reminder of the kindness that still exists in the world.
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Here is the full post:
“We don’t deserve you, Kuya
A freshman student from Centro Escolar University
Makati took to social media to praise an Angkas driver who unexpectedly refused to accept her fare payment when she booked a ride going to school.
In a Facebook post, International Hospitality Management student Aira Artugue said her driver, Jester Carillo, did not charge her for her trip to CEU in Esteban, Legazpi Village, Makati on Saturday morning despite several attempts to pay the rider.
“As a college student na hirap na hirap na sa gastusin sa school, may mga ANGHEL talaga that are always willing to help,” Artugue said.
In the screenshot of their conversation, the driver even apologized to the student for not accepting the fare payment worth P91.
“Pasensya na po. Hindi po talaga ako tumatanggap ng bayad mula sa estudyante,” the rider said.
‘Kaya [no’ng] sinabi niyo kanina na male-late na kayo, ginawa ko po ang lahat ng kaya ko within Angkas limitations para umabot kayo sa klase,” he added.
But what touched the hearts of netizens was the rider’s heartfelt message to the student.”
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
