Incident 1:
Patna to Muzaffarpur, August 2008.
It was the first time when I went to Patna.I was feeling tired by the evening. At the time of returning, after stepped out from train I decided not to take any auto or rickshaw from there although my home is approximately 3 km away from that railway station. I wanted to save few bucks for mobile recharge.
I started to walk. 2 kilometers passed, 1 km was still remain. I started to think that why I didn't take any auto or rickshaw. Just after few seconds a rickshaw puller came from behind, and asked me if I want a ride. I refused and continued my walk. Then he told me that he will not charge any fare because he also has to go that way.
I stepped in.
I stepped in.
When we reached the destination, I asked him about the fair, but he refused to take any money from me. I request him again and again to accept few bucks, but he didn't agree. Finally I handed him few bucks in a friendly forcefully way.
Incident 2:
Muzaffarpur, January 2013.
I took auto for Muzaffarpur junction. Reached at destination. I was in hurry. I handed over auto driver a ₹50 note and moved quickly towards the station. When I was about to reach at entrance gate, he came to me and returned the remaining money.
Incident 3:
Jaipur-Delhi Highway, December 2015.
I was returning to hostel from my home. Bus dropped me 4 km away from my hostel because there were not enough passengers.It was a cold night. I looked at my watch. It was 10:30 pm. I hadn't any other option, so I started to walk.
While walking I indicated many vehicles for lift, but everyone ignored. I decided not to ask for lift anymore and keep walking.
Suddenly an auto passed beside me and stopped after few meters ahead.
Suddenly an auto passed beside me and stopped after few meters ahead.
I increased my walking speed and went to him and told where I have to go. He replied that he can't go there, but he can drop me ahead. I stepped in. He decreased almost 2 km of my journey and stopped the auto at a diversion.
He told me that he has to go in other direction from here. I pulled out my wallet and asked about fare, he refused and turned his auto in other direction. I didn't even got any chance to say thank you.
He told me that he has to go in other direction from here. I pulled out my wallet and asked about fare, he refused and turned his auto in other direction. I didn't even got any chance to say thank you.
I smiled, mumbled thank you, knowing that he is not listening.
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