Noida Flat Owner Drives Uber 12 Hours a Day After Surviving Heart Attack
An unnamed Uber driver who owns two flats near Noida Electronic City has gained widespread appreciation online for choosing to drive 12 hours a day despite earning Rs 80,000 in monthly rental income. The driver, a heart attack survivor originally from Samastipur in Bihar, turned to ride-hailing to maintain his dignity and independence after being dismissed by a relative last year.
The story emerged after Delhi-NCR content creator Aastha Seth shared her interaction with the driver on Instagram following a routine ride. According to Seth, the driver previously worked at his relative's factory in Delhi, where he earned a good living. However, after he suffered a major heart attack last year, his relative kicked him out of the factory, telling him he was of no use because he could not perform tasks requiring physical strength.
Instead of sitting idle, the driver decided to take up driving for Uber. He now works from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily, earning an additional Rs 50,000 per month.
The driver's decision to continue working comes despite having substantial financial security. He owns two flats worth Rs 80 lakh in a society near Noida Electronic City, which generate Rs 80,000 in rental income every month. He has saved these two flats for his two daughters and also owns ancestral properties back in Bihar.
According to Seth's post, the driver chose to work 12-hour shifts to prove to those who dismissed him that his heart attack did not make him useless or worthless. Seth noted that during their five-minute interaction, the driver smiled and did not boast about his properties or income. She described him as an inspiration for anyone looking for a reason to quit.
The social media post detailing the driver's resilience quickly went viral, drawing praise from numerous users. One social media user commented, "Kudos to these kinds of people," while another from Samastipur remarked, "I am from Samastipur and this guy is amazing." Another user commented that stories like these put things into perspective, reminding people of their privilege and motivating them to work harder.
