Bolt Driver’s Honesty Wins Praise and Rewards – Albert Quansah’s Story

Albert Quansah, a Bolt driver in Ghana, won the hearts of many with his extraordinary display of honesty after a passenger mistakenly transferred GHS 38,600 to his mobile money account.

His selfless act not only earned him the public’s appreciation, but also recognition from Bolt, who rewarded him with an undisclosed sum of money and a sound system.

The incident occurred when the passenger, while trying to transfer money to a business partner during the trip, mistakenly continued sending the money to Quansah’s mobile money account.
By the time he realized his mistake, he had already transferred 38,600 GHS to Quansah. In a state of panic, he reached out to Quansah, who was trying to contact him to return the funds.

Recounting the incident, Quansah said: “When I realized the large amount in my account, I immediately tried to call the passenger to inform him of the error, but his number was busy. So I decided to drive back to where I left him, hoping he was still there.”

According to the passenger, Quansah’s calm and collected response to the situation took him by surprise. He praised his efforts, saying: “He remained calm and assured me that he was trying to contact me. I couldn’t believe he actually came back to the place he left me, just to return the money. Your honesty has truly restored my faith in humanity.”

Going further, Quansah transferred GHS 15,000 back to the number the passenger initially intended to send the money to and even left his cell phone and password with him, informing him that he had exceeded his daily transfer limit. He promised to return the phone the next day, trusting that the passenger would take care of the rest of the transfer.

Quansah’s journey into the online driving profession is as remarkable as his act of honesty. In an interview, he explained that he had lived with a friend for ten years and trained as a plumber. However, he faced financial difficulties as a plumber, which led him to look for other opportunities to support his younger brothers.

“I finished high school and since my brothers were younger, it was a challenge to survive,” shared Quansah. “I found out about directing online and told the man I was staying with about my interest. He’s a very good man – he took me to a driving school and even gave me a car to start my driving career. Thanks to him, I can now take care of my family.”

Quansah’s honesty proved rewarding in more ways than one. Since the incident went viral, he has received several gifts and monetary rewards from well-wishers who have been touched by his integrity.

He reflected on the experience, saying: “I have received many messages, gifts and even money from people who heard about what happened. It’s overwhelming, but I’m glad to know my honesty is appreciated.”

This is not the first time Quansah has gone out of his way to return items left in his car by passengers. “I have always made a point of returning everything a passenger forgets in my car. It’s the right thing to do and I don’t expect anything in return,” he added.

Quansah offered some advice to his fellow drivers, urging them to remain professional and ethical in their dealings. “To all drivers, be good and true 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 also took the opportunity to praise Bolt as an online driving agency, stating: “Bolt has been a great support for us drivers. I am grateful for the recognition and reward you gave me. It’s been an emotional experience since the incident happened, and I’m still in shock at how much people appreciated what I did.”

The passenger, deeply moved by Quansah’s gesture, even offered to pay for his daily sales, which amounted to GHS 700, as a token of gratitude for his honesty and professionalism.
Albert Quansah’s story serves as an inspiring example of the impact honesty and integrity can have in today’s world.

His actions not only set a high standard for his peers in the transportation industry, but also renewed faith in the goodness that exists within people. As the story continues to spread, it stands as a testament to the belief that honesty truly is the best policy.

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