Bengaluru auto driver earns Rs 3L a month, social media in shock

Only in Bengaluru! A city resident’s X post has gone viral after he shared a surprising encounter with an autorickshaw driver who claimed to be more than just a weekend chauffeur. According to Akash Anandani, the driver said he owns two houses worth Rs 4–5 crore, earns Rs 2–3 lakh per month in rent, and is also an investor in an AI startup.

Akash’s post read, “Bangalore is crazy. The auto wala bhaiya said he has 2 houses worth 4-5 crores, earns 2-3 lakhs per month, and is a startup founder/investor in an AI-based startup, bruh.”

He added that curiosity got the better of him after spotting the driver’s Apple Watch and AirPods, leading to the now-viral conversation.

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The post triggered a wave of reactions. Many users shared similar anecdotes about land-rich auto drivers who bought property in Bengaluru’s outskirts decades ago and now live comfortably off rent. “They’re not founders but investors,” one user remarked.

Others were more skeptical. “You made all this up, didn’t you?” one commenter asked. Akash, however, stood by his story, insisting it was true.

Some even joked about the driver’s strategy — “He’s just driving to meet potential startup founders to invest in!” Another user rolled their eyes, saying, “Why does this same story appear every month? I bet it’s the same guy!”

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Whether true or not, the post adds another chapter to Bengaluru’s urban legends, where auto rides come with startup pitches and every conversation could lead to a million-dollar story.

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