A recent story about an auto-rickshaw driver in Bengaluru captured public attention after a woman noticed something unusual during her ride. The driver was wearing a jacket emblazoned with the insignia of the Indian Institute of Management, Bengaluru (IIM-B). The woman, identified as Apoorva, later shared her experience on X, where the post quickly gained traction.
During the ride, Apoorva’s eyes caught the prestigious logo stitched onto the front of the jacket, while the back carried the words “IIM Bangalore” in bold letters. Intrigued by the sight, she struck up a casual conversation with the driver. Through the exchange, she learned that he was not an alumnus of the renowned institution but instead worked full-time in the IIM-B hostel mess.
The jacket, he explained, had been gifted to him by students as a gesture of gratitude for his dedicated service. He further revealed that driving an auto was something he pursued alongside his primary job, in order to supplement his income and provide financial stability for his family.
Apoorva shared this encounter on social media, expressing her surprise and admiration. The post triggered a flood of reactions from users online. Many appreciated the kindness of the students who had thoughtfully presented the jacket to a member of the staff. One user remarked that acts of compassion tend to resonate far beyond their immediate moment. Another highlighted the warmth of IIM-B students, recalling their own experiences of how the students genuinely cared for those around them.
Not all responses were celebratory, however. Some users raised questions about deeper structural issues. One individual pointed out that while IIM-B charges exceptionally high fees running into several lakhs, staff members like the driver were still compelled to take up secondary jobs. The comment urged greater transparency about employee compensation and fairness in wages.
This incident was reminiscent of a previous viral story from Bengaluru, where another auto driver was seen watching a podcast by entrepreneur Naval Ravikant on a small screen installed inside his vehicle, even as his phone guided him through traffic. That moment had drawn widespread admiration for the driver’s ability to multitask and use his time productively.
During the ride, Apoorva’s eyes caught the prestigious logo stitched onto the front of the jacket, while the back carried the words “IIM Bangalore” in bold letters. Intrigued by the sight, she struck up a casual conversation with the driver. Through the exchange, she learned that he was not an alumnus of the renowned institution but instead worked full-time in the IIM-B hostel mess.
The jacket, he explained, had been gifted to him by students as a gesture of gratitude for his dedicated service. He further revealed that driving an auto was something he pursued alongside his primary job, in order to supplement his income and provide financial stability for his family.
My auto driver was wearing iimb jacket ofc curious me had a lil chat with him.. he mentioned he works in iimb hostel mess and the students over there gifted it him and also mentioned auto driving is his part time job :) pic.twitter.com/jNShi89pQt
— Apoorva 🌤️ (@theanxiouslab) August 10, 2025
Apoorva shared this encounter on social media, expressing her surprise and admiration. The post triggered a flood of reactions from users online. Many appreciated the kindness of the students who had thoughtfully presented the jacket to a member of the staff. One user remarked that acts of compassion tend to resonate far beyond their immediate moment. Another highlighted the warmth of IIM-B students, recalling their own experiences of how the students genuinely cared for those around them.
Not all responses were celebratory, however. Some users raised questions about deeper structural issues. One individual pointed out that while IIM-B charges exceptionally high fees running into several lakhs, staff members like the driver were still compelled to take up secondary jobs. The comment urged greater transparency about employee compensation and fairness in wages.
This incident was reminiscent of a previous viral story from Bengaluru, where another auto driver was seen watching a podcast by entrepreneur Naval Ravikant on a small screen installed inside his vehicle, even as his phone guided him through traffic. That moment had drawn widespread admiration for the driver’s ability to multitask and use his time productively.
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