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Bengaluru Employee Finds Team Lead Moonlighting as Uber Driver to ‘Beat Boredom’

The viral social media story captures the quirks of Bengaluru's tech culture, sparking reactions about urban lifestyle and financial pressures.

The team lead revealed that he moonlights as a cab driver, not for money, but simply to cut through boredom. (Representational Image)
Bengaluru woman’s post goes viral.
Bengaluru woman finds team lead driving Uber cab, and the reason is....

Overview

  • A Bengaluru woman booked an Uber, only to discover her team lead from work driving the cab.
  • The team lead explained he was driving for Uber not for financial reasons, but to alleviate boredom.
  • The incident, shared on social media on May 22, 2025, has since gone viral as a 'peak Bengaluru moment.'
  • Social media users reacted with a mix of amusement and skepticism, questioning both the motivations and authenticity of the story.
  • The story has become a focal point for discussions on Bengaluru's tech industry, urban hustle culture, and financial pressures faced by professionals.