Losing valuable possessions on public transport usually leads to permanent loss, but an extraordinary act of integrity proved otherwise for an elderly bus commuter. After accidentally leaving a bag containing money on a bus, the passenger assumed her money was gone forever. Unbeknownst to her, an exceptionally honest bus conductor handed the bag to the authorities and repeatedly attempted to identify its rightful owner for over two years. Their paths miraculously crossed again on the same bus route, resulting in a reunion in which the deeply grateful commuter rewarded the staff member's relentless honesty.

Kasabai Gaikwad left ₹24,000 while travelling by bus in 2024, reported News 18. She was on a bus between Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Washim when she left her bag. In addition to the money, she also had important medical documents.