Man runs $175 million business but still drives Uber at 86: ‘I send this money to educate girls in India’

“I have three daughters. I gave them a good education; they’ve done well. So I thought, if I can help other girls achieve their dreams, why not?” said the driver with a smile.

As their conversation continued, the elderly entrepreneur shared details of his ventures: “We own 13 jewellery shops, six restaurants, a local newspaper, and four supermarkets.” When Shah asked whether he had started it all, the driver replied proudly, “My father started in 1929 with five pounds he had.”

Shah uploaded the video along with a long caption that reads, “A man who’s seen it all wealth, business, legacy still grounded in kindness and purpose. He reminded me: True success isn’t about how high you climb, It’s about how many people you lift along the way.”

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The video quickly went viral, drawing admiration from thousands online. One user wrote, “What an absolute legend. The give-back is massive.”

Another shared, “He was my Uber ride from the airport earlier this year. Good man, great conversation — he even loaded and unloaded my suitcases, saying women shouldn’t have to do it!”

A third person wrote, “This is why he’s still sharp at 86. He doesn’t need to drive Uber, but doing so keeps him connected to people. It probably gives him new business ideas and keeps his mind active. Science even says social connection like this contributes to longevity. He’s a clever man.”

A fourth user said, “Someday, I want to do this too — no matter how small.”