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Watch the video above: A Saskatoon cab driver is giving back to the community by helping seniors on his days off.

SASKATOON – Spreading his message of love without boundaries, Saiful Malook has been busy balancing his job as a taxi driver with his weekend work – offering free rides to seniors.

Malook offers the rides to those looking to run errands, attend medical appointments or simply to relish in the simple splendour of a cup of coffee.

“I feel that is worship work. When you do something for seniors, you feel, I feel cool,” said Malook.

He grew up in Pakistan and now proudly calls Saskatoon home.

Malook says his non-profit family charity, Adam Assistance Program Saskatoon (AAPS), has served more than 200 seniors over the last three years.

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“Sometimes seniors like to donate to our organization. Five or $10 and we put that into a separate account and use it for gas and maintenance.”

He now hopes to expand his voluntary service beyond Saturday and Sunday to include weekdays.

Malook currently has two vehicles devoted to AAPS and says his own generosity was largely inspired by the kindness of Saint Mother Theresa.

“There are some older adults, particularly low income seniors, who are very challenged in terms of affordability and accessibility of transportation options,” said Candace Skrapek, co-chair of the Age Friendly Saskatoon Initiative.

Recent consultations by the initiative identified transportation as a major problem area for seniors in the Bridge City.

“We know that within the next few years that our population of those aged 65 and older will be about a quarter of our population,” said Skrapek.

Due to limited funding, AAPS can only provide its services to Saskatoon’s east side at this time.

People looking to donate, volunteer or book a ride can visit AAPS or call 306-979-5445.