Overview
- A passenger’s post on X said a 35‑year‑old Rapido rider told him he also works as a software developer at an MNC and earns a six‑figure salary yet gives rides on weekends.
- The rider reportedly said he is married and has a young child and drives on weekends to earn extra money, and he switched from Kannada to English during the conversation.
- The social post quickly went viral and drew mixed reactions, with some users sharing similar anecdotes and others arguing side gigs can be a choice rather than a necessity.
- News outlets reproduced the passenger’s account but have not independently verified the rider’s employment, the identity of the employer, or received statements from Rapido or the unnamed company.
- Journalists and commentators say the episode highlights wider pressures in Tier‑1 cities — high rents, loans and family costs — and also shows the limits of basing broad conclusions on a single anecdote.