Bus Driver Moved by Passenger's Note and 10,000 Won Bill with 700 Won Left on Transport Card

[Financial News] A note and a 10,000 won bill handed to a Seoul city bus driver have become a hot topic online. It was not just about the money, but the story of 'sincere gratitude for a small kindness' that moved netizens.
On the 18th, in the automobile community 'Bobae Dream', a netizen identified as 'Kang, driver of route 160' posted an article titled 'Precious Gift from a Passenger'. The post included a photo of the note and the 10,000 won bill left by the passenger.
According to the story, the middle-aged female passenger who boarded at the Mapo Police Station stop had only 700 won left on her transport card and only a 10,000 won bill in cash, making payment difficult. A, in a gesture of kindness, allowed her to pay the child fare (550 won).
The passenger handed A a handwritten note as she alighted at Jongno 5-ga. The note read:
“Today I lost my phone in Mapo, but found it at the police station's lost and found within 10 minutes. Also, I was short on bus fare, but you let me pay the child fare. I received kindness twice today, so I want to return the favor. Please enjoy a refreshing drink with a friend.”
A wrote in the post, “When I received the note, I was momentarily stunned, wondering 'What is this situation?' I informed my company manager and got permission. Although I was exhausted on the way home, the precious gift gave me energy.”
Netizens who saw the post responded with comments like “The world is still warm,” “True happiness of 10,000 won,” and “Beautiful hearts coming together,” expressing their emotions.




jjw@fnnews.com Jiwoo Jeong Reporter