Mumbai auto driver's monthly income is what CAs, IT Directors can only dream of!

Auto drivers in India are undeniably the backbone of urban transportation, providing affordable and convenient commutes to millions of passengers navigating the chaotic streets. However, despite being an integral part of India's transportation ecosystem, many of these auto drivers struggle to make ends meet amid rising living costs and uncertain livelihoods. Well, recently, the story of a Mumbai auto driver has taken the internet by storm. The monthly income of this auto driver is what Chartered Accountants and IT Directors can only dream of.

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Auto Driver Earns Rs 5-8 Lakh Per Month Without Driving Auto?

Recently, Rahul Rupani, a product leader at Lenskart and a seasoned entrepreneur, shared the story of this Mumbai auto driver on LinkedIn.

Recounting his experience with the auto driver while waiting for his visa appointment, Rupani wrote, "Security told me I couldn’t carry my bag inside, with no lockers or alternatives — just, ‘Figure it out,’” he said. Standing unsure on the footpath, an auto driver offered a simple solution: “Sir, bag de do. Safe rakhunga, mera roz ka hai. Rs 1,000 charge hai.” (Sir, give me your bag. I will keep it safe. My daily rate is Rs 1,000.)

As explained by Rupani, the auto driver parks outside the consulate every day and offers a bag-keeping service at Rs 1,000 per customer. With 20 to 30 customers daily, the driver reportedly earns Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 a day, totalling Rs 5 to 8 lakhs a month, without even driving his auto.

'No MBA, No Startup, Just Pure Hustle...'

Further, his post revealed, "Since he can’t legally keep 30 bags in his auto, he’s partnered with a local police officer who owns a nearby locker space. The bags go there — legal, secure, zero hassle. The auto is just the funnel.”

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Without an MBA, startup jargon, and even driving his auto, with just pure hustle, the auto driver is making a monthly income that highly qualified techies, CAs, and other professionals can only dream of.