Albert Quansah, a Bolt driver in Ghana, has become a beacon of integrity after displaying remarkable honesty when a passenger mistakenly transferred GHS 38,600 to his mobile money account.
His selfless act has earned him widespread praise and recognition from Bolt, which rewarded him with an undisclosed sum of money and a sound system.
The incident unfolded when the passenger, trying to transfer money to a business partner during the ride, inadvertently sent the substantial amount to Mr. Quansah’s account multiple times.
Upon realising his error, the panicked passenger reached out to Mr. Quansah, who had been attempting to contact him to return the funds.
“When I noticed the large amount in my account, I immediately tried to call the passenger to let him know about the mistake, but his number was busy.
“I then decided to drive back to the location where I dropped him off, hoping that he would still be there,” Mr. Quansah recounted.
The passenger was taken aback by Mr. Quansah’s calm and composed demeanor throughout the situation.
He praised Mr. Quansah’s efforts, stating: “He kept his cool and reassured me that he was trying to reach me. I couldn’t believe that he actually came back to the spot where he dropped me off, just to return the money. His honesty truly restored my faith in humanity.”
Mr. Quansah went above and beyond by transferring GHS 15,000 back to the intended recipient and even left his mobile phone and password with the passenger, explaining that he had exceeded his daily transfer limit. He promised to return the next day to retrieve his phone, trusting that the passenger would handle the remaining transfer.
Mr. Quansah’s journey into the online driving profession is as inspiring as his act of honesty. He shared that he had lived with a friend for ten years and was trained as a plumber, but faced financial difficulties that prompted him to seek other opportunities to support his younger siblings.
“I completed high school, and with my siblings being younger, it was challenging to make ends meet. I found out about online driving and told the man I was staying with about my interest. He’s a very good man—he took me to driving school and even got me a car to start my driving career. Thanks to him, I can now take care of my family,” he explained.
Since the incident went viral, Mr. Quansah has received numerous gifts and monetary rewards from well-wishers touched by his integrity.
“I have been getting a lot of messages, gifts, and even money from people who heard about what happened. It’s overwhelming, but it makes me happy to know that my honesty is appreciated,” he reflected.
This is not the first time Mr. Quansah has gone out of his way to return items left in his car by passengers.
“I’ve always made it a point to return anything a passenger forgets in my car. It’s just the right thing to do, and I don’t expect anything in return,” he added.
Mr. Quansah also offered advice to fellow drivers, urging them to remain professional and ethical in their dealings.
“To all drivers out there, be good and truthful to your profession. Build a good relationship with your passengers, and always see the challenges you face as lessons rather than setbacks,” he advised.
He commended Bolt for their support, stating: “Bolt has been a great support to us drivers. I’m grateful for their recognition and the reward they gave me. It has been an emotional experience since the incident happened, and I’m still in shock at how much people appreciate what I did.”
The passenger, deeply moved by Mr. Quansah’s gesture, even offered to cover his daily sales of GHS 700 as a token of appreciation for his honesty and professionalism.
Source:classfmonline.com