The honest Sikh cabbie awarded by Melbourne City Council

Mr Lakhwinder Singh Dhillon receiving a special award from the Lord Mayor, the Hon Robert Doyle

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This is a follow-up story from our previous coverage where we introduced you with Lakhwinder Singh Dhillon, a taxi driver who returned more than $110,000 cash left in his car to the lucky owners.

In today's interview with Mr Dhillon, we provide you an update on the prestigious ceremony where Melbourne Mayor Robert Doyle presented him with a Certificate of Commendation at the recent Melbourne Awards.

In his speech Cr Doyle said, "He is truly an inspirational Melburnian - it was the act of an honest man of integrity".

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