'Patna is my favourite place': British vloggers awed by hospitality after elderly man helps negotiate rickshaw fare

While the world can sometimes be harsh, there are kind-hearted people who make it feel like a better place. For this British vlogger couple visiting India, one particular experience made them exclaim, "Patna could be my favourite place."

The viral video shows the couple asking an e-rickshaw driver about the fare, only to be quoted an exorbitant amount. 

However, the situation quickly turned around when an elderly man intervened. 

Speaking in the local language, he negotiated with the driver, urging him to agree or risk losing the fare to another auto. 

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After some discussion, the elderly man secured a fair price of Rs 100 for the ride.

As they settled into the e-rickshaw, the kind man reminded the vloggers not to pay more than the agreed amount and advised the driver to treat them well as guests, ensuring they reached their destination safely.

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At the end of the video, one of the vloggers explained the incident, saying, "I think Patna could be my favourite place. The people are so nice and helpful. Not many people speak English here, so a kind local saw we were a little stuck with a tuk-tuk driver and kind of gave him a little bit of a lecture. I heard the word 'guest' so I think he was saying don’t try and rip our guests off."

The caption accompanying the video read, "This Is How They Treat You in Patna, India."

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In the comments, people praised the elderly man. 

One person wrote, "Bihar is more than what's portrayed in Bollywood and OTT web series. The people here are incredibly kind and helpful, and there's a genuine sense of innocence and closeness among them. I urge everyone to visit Bihar once, experience the warmth of its people firsthand, and witness the genuine connection that permeates the atmosphere. It'll definitely change your perception of Bihar and Biharis."

Another commented, "Uncle is a real gem. Uncle ji embodies the meaning of 'atithi devo bhava.'"

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