Bengaluru Man Steps In To Drive Cab After Driver Falls Asleep, Video Goes Viral

A startup founder from Bengaluru has become an overnight sensation on social media after a peculiar late-night incident. Milind Chandwani , an IIM graduate, was heading home from the Bengaluru Airport when his cab ride took an unexpected turn—literally and figuratively.
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In a now-viral Instagram post, Mr. Chandwani shared how he ended up behind the wheel of his cab after the driver, battling drowsiness, could no longer stay awake.

"Last night at 3 AM while returning from Bengaluru airport, I found myself in an unexpected role: my cab driver's driver," Milind captioned the video. He recounted that despite multiple stops for tea and cigarettes, the driver couldn’t shake off his sleepiness. "He was so sleepy, he even stopped for tea and a cigarette but still couldn't keep his eyes open. So, I offered to drive, and to my surprise, he handed me the keys faster than I could say 'Bengaluru traffic.'"