‘I’m a graduate…’: In ‘Bengaluru’s peak’ moment, auto driver gives commencement speech to passengers | bengaluru

Bengaluru is often referred to as the name of India start capital has seen its share of entrepreneurial moments, but one auto driver’s latest venture has taken the ‘Bengaluru Summit’ to new heights.

Graduate and auto driver Samuel Christy is winning hearts online after a passenger shared the image of his unique poster on Reddit.

The poster displayed behind the driver’s seat read: “Hello passenger, my name is Samuel Christy. I am a graduate looking to raise funds for my startup business idea. Please talk to me if you are interested.”

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How did Reddit users react?

The auto driver’s unique approach to fundraising sparked a series of reactions on Reddit, reflecting Bengaluru’s mixed feelings towards such entrepreneurial efforts.

One user appreciated the driver’s effort, saying, “I think this is a great effort. I hope he is doing well and I hope he succeeds!” he said. Another user even offered to help, writing, “If he’s interested, I can help him out for a fee.”

While many wished him success, others were skeptical of the task. “God bless him,” one comment wrote, while another warned: “This could be a scam too, auto drivers are the biggest scammers in Bengaluru.”

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Another ‘unique’ initiative

In a city that is often bursting with innovative ideas, another auto driver recently grabbed attention for coming up with a creative solution to the ongoing language debate in Bengaluru.

The driver displayed a brochure titled “Learn Kannada with Automatic Kannadiga” on his car, which included common features. kannada The sentences were translated into English. The idea was to help non-Kannada speakers learn the local language while commuting.

This thoughtful initiative aimed to promote linguistic harmony in a city known for its diversity. A passenger who saw the flyer shared a photo on X (formerly Twitter) and it quickly went viral. Social media users praised the driver’s effort and said it was an ingenious and friendly approach to bridging the language gap.

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