Bengaluru Rapido Rider Surprises Passengers by Saying He Is an IT Analyst Living in a 2-BHK Flat
A video that has been circulating online, featuring a Bengaluru Rapido rider, who is defying stereotypes about the gig economy, has ignited a new debate. Ankit Sharma shared the video to highlight a trend in which professionals are taking up riding bike taxis not because of financial need, but rather for socializing, being active or just for fun.
Sharma revealed the incident when he posted a video clip on Instagram after a ride, which turned out to be an unexpected reality test. Sharma’s disbelief is evident in the video when he expresses it. He was shocked by the professional and financial status of the rider. It was later discovered that the Bengaluru Rapido Rider who picked him up is a quality analyst working for an international company. The Bengaluru Rapido Rider also revealed that his two-bedroom flat with a hall and kitchen is valued at over 80 lakhs rupees.
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Sharma’s reaction is captured in the video. “Bengaluru’s crazy… I went in a Rapido. Okay? You know that Rapido Driver owns a two-bedroom flat worth more than 80 lakhs rupees. Sharma, who is visibly shocked by this information, says that he works as a Quality Analyst in an international firm…and he rides a Rapido. Text overlaying the video confirms Sharma’s sentiment: “Bengaluru has gone crazy.” “I am still not used to it.”
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Sharma’s encounter with the Rapido riders in Bengaluru was not isolated. It suggests a larger phenomenon. Sharma remembered a past interaction with a rider who was financially independent and owned his own café. Sharma asked these people why they chose to drive through the notorious traffic of New York City to transport passengers, despite their financial security. Their answer was surprising and straightforward: It’s just fun.
This video resonated strongly with many viewers. Especially those who are familiar with Bengaluru’s vibrant economy and culture of side hustles driven by passion. This video has sparked a discussion about the definition of success in India today and the blurring lines between white-collar work and blue-collar work in the gig economy. Many users noted that people in the city often do extra work in order to get out of the monotony or socialization associated with a desk job.
The public’s reaction has been both amusement and confirmation. A commenter had a similar story, saying, “Same, I heard the person who takes us vegetables and fruit said that he owned two houses that are offered for rent. I was like, what the f**k?” Another commented, “Same, I heard the man we took the fruits to say that he has two houses that are available to be rented… I thought, what the f**k?”
This discussion brings to light a special aspect of Bengaluru’s urban lifestyle. The pursuit of multiple streams of income is driven more by desire than necessity. Some social media users joked that they would like to be a Bengaluru Rapido Rider just for one day in order to get a taste of this lifestyle. Others pointed out, however, that driving is a great way for software engineers to disconnect from their screens and interact with real life.
