Passenger shares how a 30-minute auto ride with woman driver in Lucknow inspired her

A passenger had a wholesome encounter of meeting a woman auto driver in Lucknow whose journey left her inspired, and she shared her experience in a now-viral post on social media.

The moment was captured by X user Anukriti Sharma, who described her experience after booking an auto in Lucknow. To her surprise, she found a woman driver waiting for her, which she claimed was a sight still uncommon on Indian roads and one that immediately sparked curiosity and admiration in her.

“For the next 30 minutes, I listened to her like a child in awe,” Sharma wrote in her post, which has crossed 10,000 views and continues to gain traction. She added that the conversation filled her heart with “pride and wonder,” describing the driver’s life journey as deeply inspiring.

The post was accompanied by two pictures, one showing the woman confidently navigating Lucknow’s busy streets from the driver’s seat, and another selfie of the two inside the auto. For privacy, the driver’s face was partially covered with an emoji, but her smile and confidence were unmistakable.

Take a look at the post here:

Social media users were quick to praise the woman driver’s determination and discussed the importance of creating safer, more inclusive work environments for women in the comments section.

One user commented, “We have to provide them with an environment where each one can safely earn and lead a self-esteeming life.”

Another wrote, “Great example of women empowerment.”

Several users also called the woman driver a role model and pointed out how such everyday stories showed slow but meaningful social change. Others discussed how representation in public-facing jobs like transport could inspire other women to break barriers and pursue financial independence.