HONEST LONDON CABBIE RETURNS £100,000 HERMES HANDBAG TO GRATEFUL OWNER

A London black cab driver named Terry has been praised for his integrity after he returned a Hermès handbag valued at £100,000 to its owner, Hana Al Hai.

Hana, a visitor to London, accidentally left the luxury bag in the back of Terry's taxi.

Terry found the bag, thought to be a Mini Kelly black alligator with silver hardware, and immediately recognised it as something special.

"I could see straight away this wasn’t an ordinary handbag," he said. With no contact information inside, Terry went to great lengths to find the owner.

He contacted the Dubai Mall Lounge, where Hana was a member, to track her down. The Dubai Mall then informed Hana that her bag was safe with Terry.

Terry successfully returned the handbag to Hana at her hotel in Knightsbridge the following day.

Reflecting on his actions, Terry stated: "I drove straight back to the hotel to return it. That’s just what we do. This is why London black cabs are the best in the world — we’re trusted."

For his honesty, Terry received a £200 tip and an offer for a holiday at a hotel owned by Hana in Dubai.

Hana later took to social media to express her gratitude.

"It’s rare to meet someone with such integrity and genuine care for others," she wrote, adding: "You turned what could have been a stressful experience into a reminder of the goodness in people."

The Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association (LTDA) also commented on the incident, using it as an example of the high standards of London's black cab industry. In a statement, the LTDA said: "This driver’s actions exemplify why black cabs remain the safest and most reliable form of transport in London."

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