“Your Timing Was So Perfect”: E-Hailing Driver Gifted R8.8k Tip From US Man After Life-Changing News
- Steven Shapiro, an American content creator, generously gave an e-hailing driver a tip of R8 800
- The thankful Sowetan driver revealed to Steven that he had become a new father on the very same day
- South African social media users in the post's comment section loved that Steven had a kind heart
Source: TikTok
A big-hearted content creator from America, Steven Shapiro, generously tipped an e-hailing $500 (roughly R8 800). However, when he heard the man's life-changing news, he decided to gift the man more money.
On 6 August, 2025, Steven uploaded a video on his TikTok account showing how he struck up a conversation with his Uber driver, who was from Soweto. At the end of his trip, Steven gave the man a stack of R200 notes.
After receiving the cash, the appreciative driver told Steven:
"You know, I've got a kid today. I have a daughter. She was born today. This is going to be a present for her. I wasn't expecting this."
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Steven exited the vehicle but felt it in his heart to give the Uber driver an extra 1 000. It is not known if he referred to dollars or rands.
The man then commented:
"Big man, thanks a lot. I don't know how I can thank you. You came to me at the right time. Your timing was so perfect."
Generous tip warms people's hearts
Hundreds of South African social media users rushed to the comment section to applaud Steven for his wonderful deed, while others waited for his arrival in their cities.
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An appreciative @that.alex.dude stated:
"Incredibly generous! It's inspiring to see such acts of kindness. This is a reminder of the impact we can make on others' lives through small gestures."
@crusingwitcruz shared in the comments:
"My man, if your daughter were born today, why are you working? Dedication, my friend. God bless."
@dithapelo_tsa_sesotho said to the Uber driver:
"That child is your blessing. Take care of her and become a millionaire."
@attie.deswardt added in the comment section with a laugh:
"I really like this, but I know that driver is thinking, 'Yoh, I need to deposit this.'"
@leylastylist also wanted to show Steven the love he showed others, writing:
"Wow, that’s beautiful! I just sent you a DM. I would love to spoil you a bit. Come to Gary Rom Hairdressing Midstream for a complimentary haircut and cappuccino."
@jjeeyy89 addressed the content creator and said:
"Keep being generous as long as you can, Steve. A lot of communities will really learn from you. Our universe needs someone like you. Thanks for everything on behalf of everyone you gifted and the problems you sorted out.
Take a look at the TikTok video below:
3 Other stories about generous tips
- In another article, Briefly News reported that a petrol attendant dropped to his knees with gratitude when well-known philanthropist BI Phakathi gave him stacks of cash.
- A waitress received a blessing on her birthday when a man gave her a tip that was more than double his bill. Social media users wished her a happy birthday and spread love and kindness.
- An American producer left an enormous R94 000 tip, blessing the staff of a Mossel Bay restaurant. The woman shared that she was extremely impressed with the staff's service.
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