In a refreshing turn of events, a fundraising campaign on social media has helped a Zomato delivery agent buy a bike. It all started when a person tweeted a picture of a delivery executive, who uses a bicycle as a mode of transport. What surprised the user was the fact that his order arrived well within time despite the scorching heat.
“Today, my order got delivered to me on time and to my surprise, the delivery boy was on a bicycle this time. Today my city temperature is around 42 °C in this scorching heat of Rajasthan he delivered my order on time,” he wrote along with a picture of the delivery executive.
Today my order got delivered to me on time and to my surprise, this time the delivery boy was on a bicycle. today my city temperature is around 42 °C in this scorching heat of Rajasthan he delivered my order on time
— Aditya Sharma (@Adityaaa_Sharma) April 11, 2022
I asked for some information about him so 1/ pic.twitter.com/wZjHdIzI8z
After a brief conversation, the person found out that Durga Meena, 31, is a teacher, who lost his job during the pandemic. And, he is delivering food for the past four months. “During COVID-19, Mr Meena lost his job in a school. And, he was talking with me in English.”
His name is DURGA MEENA, 31 years old. he has been delivering for 4 months and earning 10k around a month. Durga is a teacher and he is into teaching for the past 12 years
— Aditya Sharma (@Adityaaa_Sharma) April 11, 2022
during covid, he lost his job of teaching in a school and he was talking with me in English. he has done 2/
Well, it doesn't end here. Mr Meena has completed his graduation. He wants to pursue a master's degree course. Mr Meena was also trying to save money for a laptop, to teach students online, and for a bike, to make his job at Zomato easier.
because everything is turning towards online
— Aditya Sharma (@Adityaaa_Sharma) April 11, 2022
he has taken loans and fulfilling loans from various banks. and tires to save money to purchase a bike
So I asked about that he requires a bike to which he said ; 4/
“I don't have time to breathe after delivering 10 to 12 orders a day on a bicycle. If I had a bike, it would make things much easier for me,” he said.
sir abhi din me 10-12 delivery hojaati hai and saans lene ka time nhi hota agar bike miljaaye toh sir toh bahut aaram hojaygha and said sir if you can manage my downpayment. i will pay my EMI myself and I will return your downpayment within 4 months with interest 5/
— Aditya Sharma (@Adityaaa_Sharma) April 11, 2022
After finding out what all Mr Meena needs to purchase a bike, the user decided to “raise crowdfunding of 75k”. Making an appeal on the social media platform, he wrote, “Guys, I want to raise crowdfunding of 75k. I know it's a huge amount but if this reaches 75k people and each person gives one rupee we can fulfil his wish of having a bike.”
guys, I want to raise crowdfunding of 75k I know its a huge amount but if this reaches 75k people and each person gives 1 rs we can fulfill his wish of having a bike
— Aditya Sharma (@Adityaaa_Sharma) April 11, 2022
even he said he will return all the money of downpayment SUCH AN HARDWORKING PERSON
DETAILS BELOW. 6/
And, within just four hours, the goal was achieved. Take a look at the bike Mr Meena will ride now.
He is on his way ✅to reach showroom pic.twitter.com/JN1OzPr3wO
— Aditya Sharma (@Adityaaa_Sharma) April 12, 2022
People have praised the heartwarming gesture on the micro-blogging platform.
this may change his life and he could do more teaching and other work online ..this is great Aditya mera Indian bhai ..indians have hearts of gold ..Strong people that you don't mess with but hearts of gold all the same..????????
— Leon Gustave Vladivostok Tenzin Wangchuk Stuart (@GustaveLeon) April 11, 2022
“That's the power of social media,” read one of the comments.
That's great! Fundraising stopped within around only 4 hours!... That's the power of Social Media!... ????????????????????????????????
— Sharad Kelkar ???????? (@KelkarSharad) April 11, 2022
A few wished good luck to Mr Meena for his future.
Glad that enough fund has raised for the purchase of a bike. All d very best to Durga Meena .
— IronHuman (@Mou70005288) April 11, 2022
Social media can surprise you on any given day. And, this moving Twitter thread provides ample evidence.
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