Cabbies receives $1200 tip from a mysterious passenger in Philadelphia

You never know who you’re going to pick up as a cab driver. Source: Supplied

AN ANONYMOUS passenger brightened a Philadelphia cab driver’s night with the tip of a lifetime: nearly US$1,000 (AUD$1200) on a US$4.31 (AUD$5.20) fare.

Oumar Maiga’s bosses revealed the hefty, holiday-season gratuity on Wednesday after waiting to make sure the credit card cleared and it wasn’t an error.

The West African immigrant received the US$989.98 (AUD$1214.90) tip December 13.

Maiga’s bosses tell Philly.com the cabbie and passenger chatted briefly during the 1.6 kilometre trip from the city’s Old City section to Columbus Boulevard.

Maiga said his shift had been a little hectic. The passenger said he’d make it a great night and punched in the tip.

Maiga asked if he’d made a mistake. The passenger replied, “I know what I did.”

Maiga’s bosses said the card company wouldn’t give up the mystery tipper’s name.

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