Bengaluru’s RCB fever: auto driver’s special gesture wins hearts

Bengaluru is buzzing with excitement as the city’s beloved IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) electrifies fans with their performances. Amidst this cricket euphoria, an auto driver’s heartfelt gesture has caught the city’s attention. 

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Azzu Sultan, a Bengaluru based auto driver has become an internet sensation for offering free auto rides to those passengers  wearing RCB jerseys. Positioned outside several metro stations he held a signboard that read “Free ride for people wearing RCB jersey”, delighting  fans and adding to the celebratory spirit. 

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This is not the first time Sultan has gained recognition for his thoughtful initiatives. A few months ago, he was widely appreciated for promoting linguistic inclusivity in Bengaluru. To help bridge the gap between locals and non-Kannada speakers, he placed a leaflet inside his auto titled “Learn Kannada with Auto Kannadiga.” The leaflet contained commonly used Kannada phrases along with English translations, encouraging passengers to learn basic Kannada during their rides. His effort was lauded as a creative way to foster communication and inclusivity in the city.  

RCB’s IPL 2025 journey so far 

RCB have made a strong start to the IPL 2025 under their new captain, Rajat Patidar. They kicked off the season with a dominant win against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Adding to this momentum, RCB also defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 50 runs at Chepauk ending their 17-year-long wait. 

RCB will face Gujarat Titans (GT) today at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The two teams have only met five times with RCB winning three time and GT two times.