The rise of bike taxis in India has turned them into a popular and lucrative mode of transportation, benefiting both companies like Uber and Rapido as well as the drivers. A recent viral video has brought this trend into sharp focus, showcasing the impressive monthly earnings of a Bengaluru-based bike taxi driver.
In the clip, the driver, who works with both Uber and Rapido, claims to earn between ₹80,000 and ₹85,000 per month by working 13 hours a day. This remarkable revelation was shared by the social media account Karnataka Portfolio on platform X (formerly Twitter) on December 4, quickly gaining widespread attention.
The post read, “A classic Bengaluru moment was observed in the city when a man proudly claimed that he earns more than ₹80,000 per month working as a rider for Uber and Rapido. The man highlighted how his earnings, driven by his hard work and dedication, have allowed him to achieve financial stability while working in the gig economy.”
The video shows a lighthearted exchange between the driver and an astonished onlooker who exclaimed, “Itna to ham nahi kamaate, bhaiya!” (We don’t earn that much, brother!).
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A classic Bengaluru moment was observed in the city when a man proudly claimed that he earns more than ₹80,000 per month working as a rider for Uber and Rapido. The man highlighted how his earnings, driven by his hard work and dedication, have allowed him to achieve financial… pic.twitter.com/4W79QQiHye
— Karnataka Portfolio (@karnatakaportf) December 4, 2024
The viral video also caught the attention of Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, who shared it on social media, lauding the impact of India’s tech-driven gig economy. He wrote, “India’s new-age technology firms have sparked a revolution in job creation at scale, generating crores of well-paying jobs that fuel our local economy. These colleagues are building a digital services ecosystem that the world admires—quick deliveries, local rides, and Paytm QR at every corner.”
In a follow-up post, Sharma added, “Proud of every member of Indian Digital Services, who works relentlessly and takes pride in their work. (Yes, I prefer to call them members of Indian Digital Services instead of gig workers). Together, we’re shaping a more inclusive, innovative, and proud Digital India.”
The video has sparked widespread discussions about the gig economy’s potential to provide financial stability. Netizens reacted with mixed opinions.
One user commented, “Half brilliance…where and how he spends, extracting value from his earnings is also important.”
Another user shared a similar encounter, saying, “Met a Dubai return Uber driver in Bangalore once who works a 9-5 job and drives a yellow board Uber at nights while he contracts his car out as a cab during the day. Says he doesn’t mind driving around if he gets the few extra bucks to pay off the car.”
A third user praised the driver, saying, “Hard work pays off! A Bengaluru rider proves the gig economy can bring financial stability with dedication and effort.”
This viral moment has reignited conversations about the evolving nature of work in India. The story highlights not only the earning potential of the gig economy but also its ability to provide flexible and profitable opportunities in a rapidly changing job market.
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