A Bengaluru-based bike-taxi driver made an interesting revelation that shocked netizens.The taxi driver associated with ride aggregator platforms like Uber and Rapido disclosed that he earns more than many entry-mid level corporate employees in the city. The man claimed that he earns a lucrative sum of Rs 80,000-85,000 per month, working for 13-hours in a day.The video of the driver revealing his monthly income was posted on ‘X’ by the handle Karnataka Portfolio. Interestingly, the video recorder too, was awestruck to hear the driver’s income as he was heard saying, “Itna to ham nahi kamaate, bhaiya!”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 Bike-taxis, ticking off traffic and pocket problems became a hit in recent times, garnering profits not only for aggregators but also for the gig workers.Meanwhile, the viral video caught the attention of Paytm founder, Vijay Shekhar Sharma.Re-posting the video, Vijay Shekhar wrote on X, “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.”Saying that he would rather call them Indian Digital Services instead of gig workers, he said “Proud of every member of Indian Digital Services, who work relentlessly and take pride in their work.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… pic.twitter.com/epR7wefu9g— Vijay Shekhar Sharma (@vijayshekhar) December 6, 2024
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