Helpful taxi driver drives me for free after injury

[u/saindonienne]

This happened a long time ago but it still brings me warmth to this day.

I was a student walking a bit too fast in a pedestrian street, trying to get to my class on time. When I reached the intersection where the pedestrian street meets a perpendicular one-way road (with cars), I fell. To explain: I have very flat feet and kept twisting/breaking my ankles as a kid/teen/young adult. I also don't pay attention to how I walk when I'm in a rush. Also worth noting that there was absolutely nothing on the ground that made me twist said ankle - it was completely flat. I'm just that flat-footed.

After landing, I couldn't quite get up. I later pearned I'd torn a few ligaments, but I didn't know that yet - just that it was very painful.

A couple of people stopped to check in on me but didn't know how to help much. However, after a couple of minutes, a taxi driver pulls over.

He tells me he saw me fall as he was driving by. Since it's a one way, he took the time to go around the block and drive by again in case I was still there. He offered to drive me anywhere for free. And he did. I asked to be driven to my school because back then I cared more about grades than health (that's another story altogether). But he drove me. For free. And I've never forgotten his kindness and generosity.

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[u/Imaginary-Brick-2894]

Things like this give me hope for the human race.

Hope you became better at taking care of yourself. I think most of us would have gone to class, too. Young and stupid have to be experienced to become smarter and better.

[u/saindonienne → u/Imaginary-Brick-2894]

Yes, I did it one last time running after a bus to get to work. That was the last time I sprained my ankle. My rule is now to not rush, never run after a bus, and accept that if I'm late, then to leave earlier next time. Like you said: experience!

[u/Glittering_Party9613]

This is such a heartwarming story 💛 It’s amazing how small acts of kindness from strangers can leave a lasting impact. Truly inspiring!

[u/takes_care]

Amazing taxi driver, and for the people who checked in on you! I think he may have realized you had some mobility issues when he saw you didn't get up immediately. I couldn't help but think you may want to get checked out for ehler danlos syndrome, which affects connective tissue and has other health implications. It runs in my family so I'm more familiar and frequent ankle sprains are common sign.

[u/saindonienne → u/takes_care]

I'll look it up, thank you!