Zhang Congcong, a 27-year-old taxi driver from Henan, China, is moving hearts online for driving with her disabled 7-year-old son Momo in the backseat every day.
Momo suffers from spinal muscular atrophy, a rare condition needing constant care. Zhang quit her teaching job to care for her children, now works evenings while her husband looks after their daughter who also has the illness, though less severe.
Zhang Congcong said,
“Though some passengers are surprised to see a child in the car, many leave encouraging messages on Post-it notes for Momo, filling the cab with love.”
“Though some passengers are surprised to see a child in the car, many leave encouraging messages on Post-it notes for Momo, filling the cab with love.”
Passengers have left over 200 encouraging Post-it notes and some even secretly slipped money into the taxi. Netizens call her ride “China’s messiest but most loving taxi.” The story has gone viral across social media worldwide.
Zhang’s determination to work while caring for her son has sparked a wave of support online, showing the power of family and kindness on the streets of Henan.
