San Jose, California – After a mix-up with a canceled pie order, Tesla came to the rescue by paying a California bakery $2,000 to cover the costs. The incident occurred when the car company’s owner, Elon Musk, intervened upon hearing about the situation.
The Giving Pies, a bakery in San Jose, initially received a request for 2,000 mini pies from Tesla, which was later doubled. However, at the last minute, a representative from Musk’s company canceled the order, leaving the bakery in a tight spot.
Upon learning of the issue, Musk promised to rectify the situation and ensure that the bakery owner, Voahangy Rasetarinera, was compensated for the canceled order. Acknowledging Tesla’s responsibility in the matter, Musk emphasized the importance of accountability and support for small businesses.
Following media coverage of the incident, Tesla promptly paid the outstanding $2,000 bill to The Giving Pies. Rasetarinera expressed gratitude for Musk’s intervention and the company’s willingness to make amends for the inconvenience caused.
The payment from Tesla covered the cost of ingredients purchased by the bakery to fulfill the canceled order. Despite the relatively small amount for a corporation like Tesla, Rasetarinera emphasized the significance of the payment for her small business.
In a heartwarming turn of events, the bakery saw a surge in business as patrons showed support by lining up to order pies. Rasetarinera was overwhelmed by the positive response and the outpouring of support from the community.
While Tesla extended an offer for a new catering opportunity to the bakery owner, she had to decline due to a shortage in supplies resulting from the sudden spike in orders. Despite the challenges, the gesture from Musk and the support from the community left a lasting impact on The Giving Pies.