- A courteous Ugandan bodaboda operator volunteered to compensate a Prado driver following an unintended collision with his luxurious vehicle
- The boda boda rider offered KSh 340, his entire available sum, taking responsibility for his failed overtaking maneuver that led to the incident
- Netizens opined that the driver should have pardoned him, while others viewed the act as a teaching moment for both Ugandan and Kenyan riders, prone to rowdy reactions after such confrontations
A well-behaved Ugandan motorcycle taxi operator generously offered Ksh 340 to a Prado driver after inadvertently colliding with his high end vehicle.
The incident transpired in the streets of Kampala and subsequently triggered an online discussion, after the rider dug into his pockets to compensate for the dings on the driver’s luxury SUV.
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According to the DailyMonitor, the boda boda rider, known as John, was attempting to pass the Prado when his bike lost control and clipped the car’s side.
The collision left a minor indentation on the Prado’s flank, fortunately without causing any injuries.
Rather than reacting with anger or attempting to flee, John promptly dismounted his bike and approached the visibly shaken Prado driver.
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To everyone’s astonishment, John extended his apologies and offered to cover the damages resulting from the mishap.
Nevertheless, the Prado driver declined the boda boda rider’s offer and instead requested him to accompany to the mechanic and settle the damages there instead of offering the paltry Ksh 340.
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This sparked a lively exchange among Netizens, with some arguing that the Prado driver should have pardoned the rider, while others noted that the car’s red number plate indicated it wasn’t his, necessitating the rider to foot the bill if pardoned.
Some pointed out that motorcycle taxi operators from Uganda and neighboring Kenya could glean a valuable lesson from this courteous rider, as their involvement in such incidents often spirals into contentious disputes.
A Facebook user by the username Nelima Carol said: Naye Uganda am real so surprised that people are so merciless to this much.God have mercy upon my country…
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Another by the username Nuru Tindi Seje said: It’s difficult to be fair here. Whereas the Bodaman could be deserving of our unhelpful sympathy, if you’ve driven in Kla you may know how they tend to breach all the traffic rules. The driver too perhaps is an employee(Looks like a company car)who will be held accountable for the damage to the car. Let’s respect traffic rules!
Another @Oscar Kevi wrote: The driver was lucky the Boda guy didn’t call his mates. Otherwise the story would be different. Good gesture to take responsibility.
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Another one with the handle @ Tumusiime Moses Kayombya said: He would have forgiven him despite the fact that he accepted fault and pulled out what he had in the pocket sometimes let’s not always think about material things more and end up forgetting about humanity and kindness
