‘No one is waiting’: 60-year-old auto driver’s reason for working late is moving the internet to tears

In the viral video, the driver appears composed and focused, navigating the roads with ease.

Auto driver viral video is gaining attention online after a late-night passenger shared a touching conversation about lonelinessAuto driver viral video is gaining attention online after a late-night passenger shared a touching conversation about loneliness (Representational image/Meta AI)
3 min readNew DelhiApr 6, 2026 10:55 AM IST First published on: Apr 6, 2026 at 10:55 AM IST

A late-night auto-rickshaw ride turned into a heartfelt moment for a passenger after a conversation with the driver left a lasting impression. The video, shared by Instagram user Nikhil, shows a quiet scene from the backseat of an auto-rickshaw.

In the viral video, the driver appears composed and focused, navigating the roads with ease. A text overlay reads, “Today my auto wale bhaiya taught me something unexpected.” The driver seemed to be in his late 50s or early 60s, still putting in long hours behind the wheel.

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Curious, the passenger asked why he continued working so tirelessly at his age. The driver’s answer was that work was no longer about earning money, but had become a way to pass the time. The driver further opened up about his life, sharing that he had been married for over 30 years and has three daughters, all of whom now live in different cities.

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