Uber driver shares emotional moment with grieving mother
An Uber driver has shared the touching moment a grieving mother hugged him after returning home because he reminded her of the son she lost.
James Bade, 23, dropped a couple off in Melbourne on September 4 when her dash cam filmed her holding back tears and asking for a hug.
The tender moment was posted on TikTokwhere he uploads videos showcasing his experiences as a driver, with the caption “this job makes me cry sometimes”.
James Bade, 23, dropped a couple off in Melbourne on September 4 when her dash cam filmed her holding back tears and asking for a hug.
Once he arrived at his destination, Mr Bade wished the couple good night and the mother told him: “take care of yourself”.
She then gets out of the car and taps on her window.
“I lost my son last year and you remind me so much of my son,” she said.
An emotional Mr. Bade asked, “Would you like a hug?” »
The couple embraced before the grieving mother said: “The world will take you wherever you want to go.”
The tender moment was posted on TikTok, where he uploads videos showcasing his experiences as a driver, with the caption “this job makes me cry sometimes.”
Mr. Bade doesn’t always enjoy such healthy moments behind the wheel.
Another woman told him he needed to try harder at school as he drove her around 1 a.m. on May 5.
The woman asked him what his Grade 12 ATAR score was.
After telling him he had scored a modest 65, she criticized him for not doing better.
“You did shit,” she said.
“Yeah, but it’s okay,” he said.
” Non, it is not OK. That’s bullshit,” she quickly replied.
After a moment of tense silence, the conversation turned to his professional aspects and how he was happy to remain an Uber driver for the time being.
“Oh my God, well you kind of have to pull yourself together!” ” she says.
