Houston TikTok creator ‘The Roadside Tech’ goes viral for helping stranded drivers
A Houston man known as The Roadside Tech is turning roadside emergencies into viral acts of kindness.
In a city known for traffic jams and long commutes, one Houston man is going viral for helping drivers when they need it most.
Known online as The Roadside Tech, Bill Le spends his days providing roadside assistance across Houston. Even when he’s off the clock, he still stops to lend a hand, often recording those moments for his growing TikTok audience.
Le’s social media journey began by accident. During a family trip to Miami, he bought a pair of Ray-Ban camera glasses to record vacation moments. When he later used them to film a car unlock, his sister suggested posting it online.
“She told me, ‘people love watching stuff like that. Cutting grass, cleaning videos, pimple popping,” Le said. “So I tried it. I started on YouTube and then switched to TikTok. I got monetized in less than four weeks.”
The comments on his videos quickly became a source of motivation.
“The comments are what make me want to keep going,” he said. “People tell me I’m doing God’s work, and that means a lot.”
His following grew after one spontaneous act of kindness.
“I saw a car tilted at a light and knew something was wrong,” he said. “I helped him out and posted the video around 4:45 in the afternoon. By the time I went to bed, it had 200,000 views. My wife woke me up the next morning, saying it hit a million. I never thought helping someone change a tire would reach that many people.”
That clip has now reached more than 9.5 million views, with thousands of comments praising Le as a good Samaritan.
“People say they want to do the same thing, and some even ask what tools they need or how to start helping,” he said. “I’ve seen other people start their own pages, saying they’re helping the community too. It’s crazy to think a video of me helping someone on the side of the road could inspire that.”
For Le, he says the motivation is deeply personal.
“Honestly, I do this because if my wife ever breaks down, I want someone to stop and help her,” he said. “She wasn’t raised around cars. I just hope people see my videos and feel inspired to do the same for others.”
From showing viewers how to change a tire to inspiring a wave of roadside helpers, The Roadside Tech has become a bright spot on Houston’s social feeds.
“If more people just stopped for five minutes to help, this city would feel a lot smaller and a lot kinder,” Le said.
