Touching moment black cabbie returns £100,000 Hermès handbag to rightful owner

A black cab driver has been hailed for his honesty after returning a £100,000 designer handbag to its rightful owner.

Terry quickly went viral after finding the Hermes clutch bag in his back seat and returning it safely to her fancy central London hotel the next day.

After giving the grateful woman a cheeky thumbs up, Terry said: ‘I noticed the bag on the backseat after the fare got out. I could see straight away this wasn’t an ordinary handbag.

‘I drove straight back to the hotel to return it. That’s just what we do. This is why London black cabs are the best in the world — we’re trusted.’

Returning the bag, which appears to be either crocodile or alligator skin, the tattooed driver bonded with the woman over his love of Dubai’s golf courses.

The person who posted the video claimed Terry received a £200 tip and a flights-included stay in Dubai at the hotel the grateful customers owned.

Hana Al Ha later posted a heartfelt message on social media, thanking the driver for his incredible honesty.

In her post, she wrote: ‘It’s rare to meet someone with such integrity and genuine care for others.

‘Please know how much I appreciate the trouble you went through, and how deeply grateful I am for your actions. You turned what could have been a stressful experience into a reminder of the goodness in people.

‘Thank you once again for going out of your way — I won’t forget it.’

The Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association (LTDA) highlighted the act of good will as proof of why London’s black cab industry must be safeguarded.

In a statement, the LTDA said: ‘London’s cabbies continue to set the gold standard in service and trustworthiness. This driver’s actions exemplify why black cabs remain the safest and most reliable form of transport in London.’