Video of Vietnam ride-hailing driver helping foreign father, child cross busy street goes viral
A short video showing a Vietnamese ride-hailing driver stopping traffic to help a foreign man pushing a baby stroller cross a busy street in the central city of Da Nang has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread praise from viewers in Vietnam and abroad.
A ride-hailing driver stops traffic to help a foreign father pushing a baby stroller cross a busy street in Da Nang, Vietnam, in a video that has circulated widely on social media. Video: @earthlypace
The footage, filmed on a crowded roadway, shows the foreign tourist hesitating at the curb with a child in a stroller as heavy traffic passes before the driver pulls over, signals approaching vehicles to slow, and escorts them safely across.
The video, recorded by another foreign visitor and later shared online, was widely reposted, with users praising the driver's actions and highlighting what they described as the friendliness of local residents.
Crossing busy streets in Vietnam's major cities is often cited by first-time visitors as a challenge due to dense traffic and limited pedestrian signals.
Similar incidents are frequently shared online and are often viewed as contributing to Vietnam's image as a welcoming destination.
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