From today on, we will bring you a series about unsung heroes in China. Taxis are a common sight in this international metropolis, Beijing. They are also a window for non-local tourists to get to know this city. Each day, more than 60 thousand taxis shuttle back and forth on the streets of Beijing. Today let’s learn the moving story of Li Qiushun, a Beijing taxi driver with a kind heart.
Stepping into Mr. Li’s taxi, you’ll notice a small card in the front.
Li Qiushun, Taxi driver, Shouqi Group said, "This card says that disabled and seniors can take the taxi free of charge."
The card lists seven items. Mr Li will show the card to the passenger as long as one of the items is met by the passenger.
On a rainy day last year, a 78 year old woman had been waiting for a long time for a taxi after seeing a doctor.
Mr. Li ended up driving her home for free. He also accompanied her with an umbrella to her home.
Li Zhilian, Beijing Resident said "You are so warm-hearted. I ’m very grateful to you. why don’t you change any fee for the trip ?"
He said: "No, No. I won’t charge you anything."
Besides seniors, the disabled can also take his taxi for free.
Last April, a blind man, Li Hewang, wanted to go home by bus. But he waited a long time and could not find one.
After seeing him at the bus stop, Mr. Li stopped and took him home.
Since then, Li Hewang will ask Mr. Li for help if he needs a car. And Mr. Li is always more than happy to help.
Li Hewang said, "Mr. Li took me home for free the first time we met. Since then, if I have blind friends that want to go to hospital, supermarkets or even visit friends, I call him to pick us up. He has never refused."
Being a taxi driver for 8 years, Mr. Li has done many things to help others.
In the trunk of his car, there are many repair tools and equipment used for trailing cars. All these are prepared for helping other drivers.
Over the past few years, he has used up 4 ropes trailing cars.
He also prepares disposable raincoats and bottled water for passengers.
It’s not easy to make money as a taxi driver, so why does Mr. Li sometimes charge no fees?
Li Qiushun said, "In fact, I have been helped before by others when I had difficulties. Now I live a relatively good life and have the ability to help others. So when passengers face difficulties, I take them for free. My income will be affected, but I get happiness from helping others.
Mr. Li lives a simple life. Dressed in a work suit, he seldom buys new clothes.
A set-meal costing 10 Yuan is a sumptuous lunch for him.
Taking seniors and disabled for free, serving people with passion, and helping others repair cars this internet page has recorded people’s gratitude for Mr. Li.
Zhang Boliang, Team Leader, Fifth Company of Shouqi Group said, Li Qiushun works very conscientiously. He did his best to help other who are in difficulty. So I call people in the taxi company to learn from him to learn his devotion to serve people.
Mr. Li says he is happy when hearing people say thanks and see smiles from passengers.