American women laud taxi driver

American women laud taxi driver

On June 28, 2000, a Blue Bird taxi driver was driving for a
couple of American citizens who are relocating to Jakarta from
Moscow in the near future. They were looking for a place to live
and doing various other tasks involved in moving, one of which
was stopping by the American Women's Association Center to
purchase some books which we produce to help expatriates adjust
to life away from their home country.

They had spent their last rupiah earlier in the morning and
had only U.S. dollars left and were leaving in a day or two. The
couple sent the taxi driver with US$100 in U.S. dollars to
exchange for rupiah.

We are aware this is not a recommended procedure in any
country, including the United States. As the time approached for
us to close the office and the taxi driver had not returned we
were concerned our fears were well founded. However, this
gentleman returned with the correct amount in rupiah and the
couple could make their purchase before leaving. We were very
pleased with his extremely honest action. We are sorry we cannot
name his name but he knows who he is and can be proud of his
integrity.

VREDY HOPKINS

Vice President/Programs

American Women's Association

Jakarta