‘Single mom with 3 kids driving Uber’: What this Hyderabad man saw during a cab ride left thousands moved
ET Online February 03, 2026 09:57 PM
Synopsis

A routine Hyderabad cab ride turned inspiring when Suresh Kochattil encountered Nandini, a single mother driving to provide her three children with a better future. Her resilience and determination in overcoming adversity deeply moved him and thousands online, highlighting real-world women's empowerment.

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What started as a routine cab ride in Hyderabad turned into an inspiring real-life moment after a local man shared his experience online. Suresh Kochattil’s short journey between two media studios revealed a powerful story of resilience, courage, and everyday struggle that has since moved thousands on social media.

A routine booking that took an unexpected turn

According to the post, Kochattil faced two booking cancellations before a third cab was finally assigned. When he noticed that the driver’s name appeared to be a woman’s, he felt surprised and curious to see who would arrive.

Moments later, a woman driving the cab pulled up to pick him up. What followed during the ride was a conversation Kochattil says he will not forget.


Meet Nandini, the woman behind the wheel

During the journey, the woman driver, Nandini, spoke openly about her life. She has been driving with Uber for the past one year. According to the post, she is a single mother of three children and originally comes from Vijayawada.

Despite facing several challenges, she works long hours every day with one clear aim — to provide her children with a good education and a better future. Her determination, shared quietly during a city commute, left a deep impression on Kochattil.

“Here is a wonderful example of how a lady overcame adversity and keeps working hard,” Kochattil adds.

A post that struck an emotional chord online

Kochattil shared the incident on social media along with a picture of Nandini driving the cab. The post quickly drew attention, with users praising the woman’s strength, courage, and dignity.

Many described her story as a real example of empowerment, rooted in lived experience rather than slogans.

One user commented, “This is how real women's empowerment happens.”

Another user wrote, “This is real women’s empowerment, not a slogan, but the lived courage. Respect to Nandini for her grit, dignity, and determination as a single mother shaping her children’s future.”

“It’s great to see people working hard to educate the next generation,” another user commented.

An ordinary ride, an extraordinary reminder

What began as a simple cab ride across Hyderabad ended as a powerful reminder that inspiring stories often unfold in the most ordinary moments. Nandini’s journey, shared through one man’s post, has now resonated far beyond the back seat of a cab, touching hearts across the internet.
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