Udaybhai's Diary

Here’s some excerpts from Uday Bhai’s diary who runs a pay it forward rickshaw in Ahmedabad, India.

‘Manavata (Being Human)’ read the fourth chapter in his book. As Udai bhaiya drove his auto around the streets of Amdavad, he saw a young boy waiting on the road. When asked why he was waiting the young boy told him that he needed a ride home. Udai bhaiya readily offered his services and the young boy hopped into the auto. On being inside the auto, the boy was taken aback when he saw everything that the auto had to offer, from the books to the fan and the reading light, everything was just so colourful, just so different. ‘The boy was so happy when he saw everything, he played around with some things in the auto and asked me what each of the boxes had’, recollects Udai bhaiya. On reaching his house, the boy asked Udai bhaiya how much he would have to pay him. Udai bhaiya reached out for chocolate box and handed him a bar of chocolate. ‘It is free for you.’ Said Udai bhaiya and drove away smiling. Read more