For the Riders Who Never Stop Hustling
A short video by @gurukarthik has struck a chord online for a simple reason: it shows appreciation, without fuss, for delivery riders still working through Chinese New Year.
Posted on TikTok on 22 February, the video opens with a clear message on screen: “For the riders who never stop hustling. Happy New Year.”
The creator fans out several red packets before hopping onto his bike, setting off to “find the first rider”.
“Eh guru? I just watched your video”
The first stop is beside a delivery rider already parked by the roadside. After confirming he is indeed doing deliveries, @gurukarthik reaches into his pocket and hands him an ang bao.
The moment turns unexpectedly familiar.
The rider looks up and says he had just watched @gurukarthik’s video.
“Eh guru? Guru?”
They exchange a few quick words before the TikToker wishes him well and reminds him to ride safely.
The rider later shares that @gurukarthik was only the second person to give him a red packet that day. Apart from that, just an aunty had offered him one, while others gave water and small items.
One Rider After Another
The clip continues with @gurukarthik riding around, stopping riders one by one.
At each encounter, the routine stays the same:
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A quick check — “Bro, you doing delivery ah?”
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A red packet handed over
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A “Happy New Year”
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A handshake or a smile before riding off again
One rider is visibly stunned, then breaks into a wide grin as he thanks @gurukarthik. Another exchanges a firm handshake before heading back to work.
Not everyone is easy to catch. One rider speeds past, with on-screen text jokingly noting he was “fast and furious.”
The video eventually reaches a fourth rider, ending with a final ang bao, a handshake, and a warm send-off.
Viewers online were moved by @gurukarthik’s gesture of appreciation.
Many applauded his initiative as others admired the show of respect.
About Red Packets
Red envelopes — also known as hongbao, lai see, or ang pow — are more than just money in a packet.
In Chinese culture, the red paper itself symbolises energy, happiness, and good luck. The tradition dates back to old Chinese New Year legends, where coins wrapped in red paper were believed to protect children from harm and ward off evil spirits.
Over time, giving red packets became a way to pass on blessings — wishing safety, peace, and good fortune for the year ahead.
Traditionally exchanged among family members, red packets today are also a way to share goodwill with others, especially when you’ve started earning and want to pass some luck forward.
“Respect to all riders out there”
The video ends with a clear message on screen:
“CNY still hustling. Respect to all riders out there.
Stay safe on the road & may your orders be non stop.”
There’s no speech or excessive flair, as the video ends showing how small gestures, repeated quietly, rider after rider brings so much warmth.
The clip serves as a reminder to spread festive joy to those working hard day and night — rain or shine, holiday or not — and that sometimes, one red packet is enough to make someone’s long day feel seen.
Watch the video here:
@gurukarthik Working while others celebrate ,respect to all riders. Happy chinese new year ! 🧧 ✨ #fyp #sgtiktokers🇸🇬 #sgtiktok #fooddelivery
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