Inspirational Story of a Newbie Ojek Online Rider: A Young Spirit to Bring Joy to Parents

Medan Sunggal, Medan City - (12/12/25) In this special episode of Jestham Traktir, we are introduced to a young, 21-year-old online ojek rider whose energy is truly refreshing. At such an early age, his determination to make his parents happy is already immense and deeply rooted. His life principles and strong fighting spirit are palpable even through the screen, teaching us invaluable lessons in sincerity. He is proof that youth is no barrier to having responsibility and a desire to repay one's parents' kindness.

This moving story began when this rider, on his very first day accepting orders as an ojol driver, received an unexpected surprise from Jestham. He got a special order that took him to a supermarket. With only two minutes on the clock, he was given the chance to grab as many basic necessities as he wanted. In his evident confusion and nervousness, he quickly filled his cart with rice, cooking oil, eggs, instant noodles, laundry soap, and even canned sardines. Each item was taken with immense gratitude, reflecting his simple life priorities: fulfilling his family's basic needs.

Behind his smile and enthusiasm, it turns out this young rider is going through a transitional phase. Previously, he worked as an electrical technician, but his projects were scarce. He decided to fill his time by becoming an ojol driver, and this was the first order he received that day. What's even more touching is that before accepting this order, he was actually helping a friend whose motorcycle had broken down. His sincerity in helping others seemed to open the door to an unexpected blessing.

This young rider's biggest motivation for working is his parents, especially his mother, who works tirelessly as a street vendor. With teary eyes, he shared how his parents sacrificed to send him and his older sibling to Islamic boarding schools. The memory of his mother coming home from selling late into the night pains him. Therefore, he made a promise to himself and his mother: almost all of his earnings will be given to his parents. "At most, I keep around Rp50,000 to Rp100,000 a week for gas money. The rest is for the family," he said with a touching simplicity.

His life principle is simple yet profound: "Because I remember my parents' sacrifices." For him, no matter what he gives, it will never be enough to repay all their sacrifices. The message he wants to convey to his mother is also simple: "Thank you, Mom, for raising me to be who I am today." The maturity and gratitude radiated by this 21-year-old young man are truly extraordinary.

Jestham was also moved and emphasized the valuable lesson from this encounter: "If we cherish our parents, sustenance will always find its way." The coincidence that led this rider—a beginner driver who had just prayed and helped a friend—to this good program seems to prove that sincere intentions and a pure heart indeed attract blessings.

When time was up, the young rider went home with many groceries from his two-minute effort, plus other bonuses, "sustenance from God." He still looked in disbelief. His story reminds us that behind the Ojol driver uniform, there are millions of life stories and struggles. His spirit, his sincerity towards his parents, and his principle to always do good are virtuous values that inspire anyone—that sustenance truly flows to a pure heart and a hand that is quick to help others.