Gurugram Woman Drives Uber As Driver Falls Ill, Earns Praise for Quick Thinking
When life handed Honey the keys to an unexpected situation, this Gurugram makeup artist proved that modern women truly can do it all. During a routine Uber ride from Gurugram to Delhi on March 18 with her daughter, mother, and grandmother, Honey found herself in an unusual predicament when the driver suddenly fell ill mid-journey.
Stuck in heavy traffic with an incapacitated driver, Honey didn’t hesitate. She moved into the driver’s seat and safely navigated the cab to its destination while the original driver rested in the back. The makeup artist documented the incident in a now-viral Instagram video where she can be seen confidently driving while explaining the situation in Hindi: “Gaadi chalani aani chahiye taaki aap kisi ki help kar sako” (You should know how to drive so you can help someone). The video shows her lightheartedly negotiating with the driver about splitting the fare, adding humor to the unexpected situation.
The internet quickly rallied behind Honey’s quick thinking and capability. Social media platforms buzzed with reactions praising her presence of mind and willingness to help rather than complain.
Among the most notable responses:
“It’s true! This could all happen only because the woman knew how to drive,” one commenter observed, highlighting the practical value of driving skills.
RJ Pankhuri from FeverFM captured the moment’s spirit perfectly: “Women don’t wait for miracles… they drive them! Uber driver fell ill, she took the wheel. Moral of the story? Learn driving, you never know when life throws you the keys! 😂”
The video also prompted many to share their own similar experiences. One user recounted: “This is important! When myself coming from Kumbh the Driver was Sleeping then I have drove the car on Taj Expressway,” while another shared: “I too had to face a sort of similar situation. Tyre got punctured and driver was new to driving. I think 19-20 year boy and was not aware of how to change tyre. I stepped in and had changed the tyre of cab.”
Beyond the viral fame, Honey’s actions sparked important conversations about emergency preparedness and self-reliance. Her story serves as both inspiration and practical reminder that basic life skills like driving can transform unexpected challenges into manageable situations.
