'I was shocked': Bengaluru cab driver's daily earnings of Rs 3,000-4,000 astound netizens
In recent years, ride-hailing services have proliferated across Indian cities, transforming the landscape of transportation. Amidst this boom, have you ever wondered about the earnings of cab drivers? The reality might surprise you, as their monthly earnings often surpass those of a significant portion of the Indian population.
A Redditor traveling by cab in Bengaluru recently struck up a conversation with the driver and was amazed by what he learned about the driver's daily earnings.?
The driver casually mentioned earning between ?3,000 to 4,000 per day, which left the Redditor in disbelief.?
Reflecting on the conversation, the Redditor shared, "I was shocked! If he makes 3000 per day and works for 25 days a month, that totals to 75,000 per month."
The driver also mentioned supplementing his income by driving for Ola, further boosting his earnings despite petrol costs.
Proudly, he mentioned how this income supported his children's education in a good school.
The Redditor also learned that the driver had been in this profession since 2019, following a previous job loss.
You Won't Believe How Much This Cab Driver Earns Daily!
by inBengaluru
In the comments, people chimed in with their insights into cab drivers' earnings in India.?
One commenter said, "This is pretty reasonable and believable. I have a close friend's brother who works as OLA driver. He usually just focuses on airport or railway station pick ups. Works a bit odd hours. But comfortably brings home around 80k after expenses (fuel, EMI, maintenance and insurance)."
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Another said, "During ola uber initial days cab drivers used to make 1 lakh plus a month. Many of them who did it in the initial days made a good amount of money, bought agricultural lands in their hometowns and now they are leading a good life there."
However, not everyone saw the earnings as substantial, with one commenter comparing it to entry-level salaries in corporate jobs and noting the physical toll of cab driving that often goes unnoticed.
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