Jeepney Driver Earns Admiration for Accepting Passenger’s Short Fare & Helping a Fellow Driver
A jeepney driver in Bacolod City earned praise online after he accepted a passenger’s payment even though it was short of the regular fare.
Recently, Clarence Dominic Fortuna, a Facebook user, shared a story of a jeepney driver who choose to show kindness and understanding to others, proving that compassion still exists even on the busiest roads. The post garnered various reactions from the netizens.
Fortuna, who took a jeepney along the BATA–Libertad route, recalled that he only had P10, which was short of the regular fare. Instead of getting upset, the driver warmly accepted the payment and told him it was fine.
That simple act of kindness already touched the passenger’s heart, but the story didn’t end there. While on the road, the driver noticed another jeepney parked on the side, with an elderly driver struggling because of a flat tire.
Without a second thought, he pulled over to help. The kind driver even lent his own spare tire so the other man could continue his trip and serve his passengers.
The passenger who witnessed everything was deeply moved and decided to share the story online. A lot of netizens praised the jeepney driver’s humility and generosity.
The Bacolod driver’s simple yet sincere actions stood out. He not only showed understanding to a passenger who couldn’t pay the full fare but also extended help to a fellow driver in need.
The driver’s actions inspired many, proving that even small deeds can make a big difference in someone else’s day.
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
